access road

noun
UK: /ˈækses rəʊd/
US: /ˈækses roʊd/

  1. A road that leads to a particular place or building.

    1. The access road is closed for repairs today, so take another route. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new factory was built with a private access road connecting it to the highway. [ ] [ ]

  2. A minor road providing entry to a main road or highway.

    1. Turn right onto the access road to get to the main highway. [ ] [ ]
    2. Traffic on the access road was heavy due to the accident on the freeway. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

service road feeder road

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "access road" in English means: A road that leads to a particular place or building., A minor road providing entry to a main road or highway..

The phonetic transcription of "access road" is /ˈækses rəʊd/ in British English and /ˈækses roʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "access road": service road, feeder road.

Example usage of "access road": "The access road is closed for repairs today, so take another route.". More examples on the page.