Phrase guide

service road

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A relatively narrow road which runs alongside a major transportation route, such as a canal, a railway line, or a controlled-access highway.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A route which enters or circulates through an institution, compound, land area, etc. for purposes of private access, maintenance, or security.

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noun

Meaning 3

a local road that runs parallel to an expressway and allows local traffic to gain access to property

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: frontage road

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: local road, local street

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