secondary road

noun

Synonyms of secondary roadnext
1
: a road not of primary importance
2
: a feeder road

Examples of secondary road in a Sentence

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The new work identifies a vast network of secondary roads linking villas, farms and military outposts. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025 But building those secondary roads branching down to the city streets and lanes that serve individual homes, that’s the part still to be delivered. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 On Wednesday morning, emergency snow removal focused on secondary roads. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 Additionally, secondary roads remain unchanged and continue to be covered with snow and ice. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secondary road

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of secondary road was in 1903

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“Secondary road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secondary%20road. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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