dirt road

noun

: a road with a hard dirt surface : an unpaved road

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This tiny, unspoiled cove is reached via a scenic drive through Tinos’ wild northern landscape, ending with a rugged dirt road that keeps the crowds away. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Authorities with cadaver dogs began following a dirt road catty-corner to Holbrook's house, leading into the woods. — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 That was from the water spilling over a dirt road, not from internal erosion. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Eventually, a car or a minivan will creep down the narrow dirt road, ready to collect migrants who have paid at least $1,000 for GPS coordinates and guidance on how to get across. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dirt road

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“Dirt road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirt%20road. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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