Roadside

usgb/ˈrəʊdsaɪd/
noun

The edge or border of a road.

He stopped his car by the roadside.
Visual representation of "roadside" - The edge or border of a road

Often appears as...

  • roadside assistance
  • roadside stop
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Emergency Context

Roadside often refers to a place for emergencies or breakdowns on a road.

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Call for roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down.
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Not for Driving

The roadside isn't typically a place where vehicles drive, but where they stop or park.

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He pulled over to the roadside to change the flat tire.
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Safety Zone

Roadside is often used as a safer area for pedestrians to walk or wait.

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She waited at the roadside for the bus to arrive.
Visual representation of the word "Roadside"

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