Road
/roʊd/noun
A wide way leading from one place to another, often paved or made for vehicles.
Did you know?The word 'road' traces back to ancient paths used in sacred journeys, often believed to connect the earthly realm with the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁reudh-
“to rise, to flow; often associated with pathways or routes”
Old English
Old English
rād
“a journey, a riding, or a way”
Middle English
Middle English
rode
“a way or a traveled path”
14th Century
Middle English
road
“a way of travel, especially a route for vehicles”
Modern English
English
road
“a traveled way, especially one paved for vehicles and pedestrians”