Definition

The area next to a road, often used for parking, walking, or planting trees and flowers.

Example

We stopped to pick wildflowers by the roadside.

Conversation

I saw some beautiful flowers growing by the roadside today.

Really? I love when that happens; it brightens up the drive.

Yeah, I wish more people would appreciate the roadside nature.

Totally! It's like a little surprise on our daily commute.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roadside → It is formed from "road" (from Old English *rād*, meaning a journey or a way) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning the lateral part). The word "roadside" refers to the area or land that is adjacent to a road.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'journey' ('road') and the 'lateral part' ('side') to remember that 'roadside' means the area next to a road.

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