roadhouse
word
Definition
A roadhouse is a small restaurant, bar, or inn located near a main road or highway, where travelers can stop to eat, drink, or rest.
Usage & Nuances
'Roadhouse' is mostly used in the US, Canada, and Australia, often in rural or highway settings. It suggests a casual, sometimes lively place, sometimes with live music. Do not confuse with 'motel' (which is primarily for sleeping).
Spanish: parador - restaurante de carreteraPortuguese (BR): posto de estrada - restaurante à beira da estradaPortuguese (PT): paragem de estrada - restaurante de estradaChinese (Simplified): 路边小店 - 路边餐馆Chinese (Traditional): 路邊小店 - 路邊餐館Hindi: सड़क किनारे ढाबा - सड़क किनारे रेस्तरांArabic: نُزُل طريق - مطعم على الطريق
Example Sentences
We stopped at a roadhouse for lunch.
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The roadhouse was busy on Friday night.
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They own a small roadhouse near the highway.
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Let's grab a bite at the roadhouse before we hit the road again.
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You can always find interesting people hanging out at the local roadhouse.
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After driving all night, the neon lights of a roadhouse were a welcome sight.
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