driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā How to pronounce driveway (audio)
: a private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds

Examples of driveway in a Sentence

A long driveway led to the mansion.
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In Sidewalk Cracks One of the worst places for poison ivy plants to crop up is right in between the cracks of your driveway or sidewalks. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 In a driveway in suburban Eagan on Sunday, Craig spoke to the angst among Democratic primary voters who feel that Washington isn’t working for them. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 For example, opening a driveway gate after dark could automatically switch on your outdoor lights. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 His car was in the driveway, his keys and phone were in the house. — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driveway

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First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of driveway was in 1845

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driveway

noun
drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā How to pronounce driveway (audio)
: a short private road from the street to a house, garage, or parking lot

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