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driveway

[drahyv-wey] / ˈdraɪvˌweɪ /
NOUN
drive
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Our cabin sat on a hill surrounded by trees, so you couldn’t see it from the start of our driveway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"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 • Feb. 23, 2026

The only visible law enforcement presence is a police car rammed across the driveway, signaling the limits of encroachment, like an invisible wall in a video game.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

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 • Feb. 23, 2026

Putting on an extra burst of speed, he shot past someone's laundry, down a long driveway, out to a street, then around a corner.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville