road
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
I chose the road less traveled, or, rather, it was chosen for me and I’m determined to stick it out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
It’s one of the few times I can remember all of my road crew coming out for a song.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
"Multiple bags of undelivered mail have been discovered dumped on a country road," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Outside Khartoum, most wheat supplies arrive in the form of aid, but fuel shortages and spiralling prices, along with road closures due to the fighting, prevent deliveries.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Clare and Gingersnipes leapt behind a decaying log just as two humans came into view, walking toward them along the edge of the road.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
The rare halt in fighting, which was respected by both sides, allowed roads to be demined and residents to depart for either Ukraine or Russia.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Bussiere-Boffy is one of the more isolated areas of France; it is around 50 miles along winding country roads to the nearest high-speed train station.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Sandton is known for its skyscrapers, designer shops and well-maintained roads but in Alex, houses are sandwiched together and rubbish, either piled together or left strewn across the pavement, is everywhere.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Guerra said it was astounding that such a large city government — with a $14.8-billion budget and more than 5,500 public works employees — was so behind on fixing streetlights and resurfacing roads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
The seven of us hurry along together till we come to a meeting of two roads with a river below.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word