Driveways Meaning in English
word · lemma: driveway
Definition
Short private roads that lead from a street to a house or building, where people can drive and park their cars.
Usage & Nuances
'Driveway' is mostly used in American English; in British English, 'drive' is also common. Typical collocations: 'pull into the driveway,' 'park in the driveway.' Not the same as 'garage' (the covered building). Usually refers to the area between the street and the house.
Example Sentences
There are two cars parked in the driveways.
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You can't block the driveways when you park on this street.
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Some driveways are so long, you can barely see the house from the road.
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Children are playing on their driveways after school.
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Snow covered all the driveways in the neighborhood.
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On weekends, people wash their cars in their driveways.
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