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driveway

[drahyv-wey] / ˈdraɪvˌweɪ /
NOUN
drive
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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There was an older car in the driveway that was “in need of some work.”

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

While she originally thought the project might cost $12,000, the final bill for redoing the driveway climbed to $30,000 in the summer of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In the small Long Island village of Massapequa Park, home to 18,000, American flags line streets bordering dozens of well-maintained residences, some with boats sitting in the driveway.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

One small house with a sand-colored roof had a sign stuck in the grass toward the end of its long, winding driveway: “Immigrants are welcome here.”

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

When we pulled into the driveway, Avery texted that she’d be out in two minutes, but that was eight minutes ago and counting.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison