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driveway

[ˈdraɪvweɪ]

driveway Definition

a short private road that leads from a public road to a house or garage.

Using driveway: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car was parked in the driveway.

  • Example

    The driveway needs to be repaved.

  • Example

    The driveway is too steep for my car.

  • Example

    The house has a long driveway.

driveway Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for driveway

Phrases with driveway

  • a driveway that forms a circle in front of a building, allowing cars to enter and exit without backing up

    Example

    The mansion had a grand circular driveway with a fountain in the center.

  • a driveway that extends a considerable distance from the public road to the house or garage

    Example

    The long driveway was lined with trees on both sides.

  • a driveway made of small stones or pebbles instead of pavement

    Example

    The farmhouse had a rustic gravel driveway leading up to it.

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Summary: driveway in Brief

A 'driveway' [ˈdraɪvweɪ] is a short private road that connects a public road to a house or garage. It can be paved or unpaved and may have specific features like a circular or long driveway. Examples include 'The car was parked in the driveway.' and 'The house has a long driveway.'

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