road · noun C or U /roʊd/
road
A1 a route between places, usually with a hard surface built for vehicles to drive on
Dictionary examples:
a dirt/gravel/paved road
We live on just off the main road.
The road takes you through some beautiful countryside.
Most road accidents are caused by people driving too fast.
Learner example:
[On] Wedn[e]sdays and Saturdays [the] road is very busy. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Pashto)
Road
A1 used in the name of a road as part of an address
Dictionary example:
142 Park Road
Learner example:
I go shopping on Ladypool Road. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Panjabi)
on the road
C1 driving or traveling, usually over a long distance
Dictionary example:
We'd been on the road for 4 hours so we stopped to stretch and have a snack.
Learner example:
I have experienced sitting behind a steering wheel on the road for many years. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Thai)
