byway

[ˈbaɪweɪ]

byway Definition

• 1. a road or path that is not used very much and is therefore not kept in good condition
• 2. a secondary or alternative route, typically a scenic one

Using byway: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "byway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We took the byway to avoid the traffic on the main road.

• Example

  The byway through the forest was breathtakingly beautiful.

• Example

  The town can be reached by a series of byways that wind through the countryside.

byway Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for byway

• back road
• country road
• side road
• scenic route

Phrases with byway

• byway of

  by means of; through

  Example

  He arrived at his success byway of hard work and perseverance.

• by the byway

  incidentally; by the way

  Example

  By the byway, have you seen my keys?

• the straight and narrow (path/way/byway)

  the honest and morally correct way of living

  Example

  After his time in prison, he decided to stay on the straight and narrow byway.

Origins of byway

from Old English 'biweg', meaning 'side road'

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Summary: byway in Brief

A 'byway' [ˈbaɪweɪ] is a road or path that is not frequently used and may not be well-maintained. It can also refer to an alternative route, often scenic. Examples include 'We took the byway to avoid the traffic on the main road.' and 'The byway through the forest was breathtakingly beautiful.' 'Byway' can also be used in phrases like 'byway of,' meaning 'by means of,' and 'the straight and narrow (path/way/byway),' meaning the honest and morally correct way of living.