driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigators say the driver of an Oakland County Road Commission truck that was involved in a fatal crash was attempting to turn into a private driveway at the time of the incident. —Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 19 June 2026

These typically nest in cracks in sidewalks and driveways or in walls. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Meanwhile, they’re made of high-strength polycarbonate and can withstand a jaw-dropping two tons of weight, so they can also be used to light a driveway. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

Independence resident Kinzey Parton was at another neighboring home Tuesday afternoon, staying with a friend whose driveway also became part of the police barricade. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for driveway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā 

: a short private road from the street to a house, garage, or parking lot