byroads

noun

plural of byroad
as in byways

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  1. alleys
  2. passageways
  3. walkways
Noun
  • Architectural historians describe Googie style as a bold strain of Mid-Century Modernism, notable for big neon signs and swooping roofs, especially popular among restaurants, bowling alleys and car washes, now increasingly rare.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The good fixers knew where the sniper alleys were, and many of them had grown up with the rebels who were now running the local checkpoints.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleys
Noun
  • Eight venues are interconnected by hidden passageways, secret entrances, and whimsical performances.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Overland routes and the Caspian Sea conspire against any attempt to hermetically seal Iran, even if the capacity of these passageways cannot compensate for the closing of naval routes and dwindling air links.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of passageways
Noun
  • Key to the complex are new pedestrian walkways that invite the public into the formerly private grounds.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The George Washington Bridge walkways are used by commuters and recreational users alike.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of walkways
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“Byroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byroads. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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