wayside
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/
KK: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Located at the edge of a road or path.
Example
We stopped at a wayside café for a quick snack during our road trip.
Conversation
Have you ever seen that little wayside café on our road trips?
Yeah, I love stopping there for coffee!
It's such a cozy spot to take a break, isn't it?
Absolutely! It makes the journey feel more enjoyable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lateral
side
adjacent
Antonyms
central
main
primary
noun
Definition
The area next to a road or path, often used for resting or stopping.
Example
We stopped by the wayside to have a picnic.
Conversation
I saw some beautiful flowers blooming by the wayside today.
Oh really? That sounds lovely!
Yeah, it made the walk so much more enjoyable.
Root Explanation
Wayside → It is formed from "way" (from Old English *weg*, meaning a path or road) and "side" (from Old English *side*, meaning the lateral part or edge). The word "wayside" refers to the side of a path or road.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'path' ('way') and the 'lateral part' ('side') next to it — that's what wayside means.
Visually Confused Words
aside
walkside
quayside