an open way, usu a paved one, for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals
the part of a paved surface used by vehicles
a course or way of life that has a particular result
the road to ruin
space or room, esp for forward movement
(also in pl, but treated as sing.) a relatively sheltered stretch of water near the shore where ships may ride at anchor
NAmer a railway
a passage in a mine
one for the road
informal a last alcoholic drink before leaving
on the road
travelling or touring, e.g. on business
roadless adj
[Old English rād ride, journey, raid1]