driveway — A private road leading from a street to a house or building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A private road leading from a street to a house or building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's cat loves to sunbathe on our warm driveway.
- The pizza delivery guy got confused and parked in the wrong driveway.
- We need to repave the driveway because it's full of cracks.
driveway
NOUN[/ˈdraɪvweɪ/]
A private road leading from a street to a house or building
From runway to highway, finally home via driveway!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Driveway emerged in the late 19th century as a compound of 'drive' (to operate a vehicle) and 'way' (road or path). The term arose from the practical need for private roads leading to residences as automobiles became widespread.
Breakdown
drive (to operate a motor vehicle) + way (a road or path) = a private road for driving to a house or building.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's cat loves to sunbathe on our warm driveway.”
“The pizza delivery guy got confused and parked in the wrong driveway.”
“We need to repave the driveway because it's full of cracks.”
“The kids drew hopscotch squares on the driveway with chalk.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.