lane

[leɪn]

lane Definition

• 1. a narrow road in the countryside or in a town
• 2. a strip of a track, especially for runners or swimmers
• 3. a designated area on a highway for a single line of vehicles

Using lane: Examples

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

• Example

  The lane to the farm was muddy and full of potholes.

• Example

  She won the race by staying in the inside lane.

• Example

  The left lane is for passing only.

• Example

  The bike lane is marked with white paint on the road.

lane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lane

• path
• trail
• alley
• route
• track

Antonyms for lane

• highway
• freeway

Phrases with lane

• memory lane

  a figurative place that represents nostalgic memories of one's past

  Example

  Looking at old family photos takes me down memory lane.

• fast lane

  a figurative place that represents a lifestyle characterized by high speed and high achievement

  Example

  He's always been ambitious and driven, living life in the fast lane.

• carpool lane

  a designated lane on a highway reserved for vehicles carrying multiple passengers

  Example

  We can save time by using the carpool lane during rush hour.

Origins of lane

from Middle English 'lane', meaning 'a narrow way'

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Summary: lane in Brief

The term 'lane' [leɪn] refers to a narrow road in the countryside or in a town, a strip of a track, especially for runners or swimmers, or a designated area on a highway for a single line of vehicles. It extends into phrases like 'memory lane,' representing nostalgic memories of one's past, and 'fast lane,' representing a lifestyle characterized by high speed and high achievement.