driveway
Americannoun
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a road, especially a private one, leading from a street or other thoroughfare to a building, house, garage, etc.
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any road for driving on.
noun
Etymology
Origin of driveway
Example Sentences
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"He said the work on the driveway will get done, but everything's on hold because there's still this big issue that they have to take care of," Jane said.
From BBC
A neighbour found Alexander Blue badly injured on the driveway of his home on Dundonald Road in the upmarket Dowanhill area.
From BBC
The north side of the dwelling comes complete with a driveway and gated pathway, while the south side features a two-car garage and a stone staircase.
From MarketWatch
“You don’t look much like your sister,” Chip said, bouncing the basketball low against the driveway.
From Literature
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The company also initially wanted him to dig up the driveway he poured seven years ago, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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