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driveway

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/ˈdraɪvweɪ/ · drive-way

A private road leading from a street to a house or garage.

Meanings

nounformal

A private road leading from a street to a house or garage.

ایک نجی سڑک جو گلی سے گھر یا گیراج کی طرف جاتی ہے۔

ڈرائیو وے

drive way

Synonyms

entrancedriveaccess roadداخلہڈرائیورسائی کا راستہ

Common Collocations

  • long driveway
  • circular driveway
  • car parked in the driveway

Example Sentences

The car was parked in the driveway.

گاڑی ڈرائیو وے میں پارک کی گئی تھی۔

Gaari driveway mein park ki gayi thi.

They constructed a new driveway to their house.

انہوں نے اپنے گھر کے لیے ایک نئی ڈرائیو وے بنائی۔

Unhoon ne apne ghar ke liye ek nai driveway banai.

Please keep the driveway clear for vehicles.

براہ کرم گاڑیوں کے لیے ڈرائیو وے صاف رکھیں۔

Barah-e-karam gaariyon ke liye driveway saaf rakhain.

Easily Confused With

drive:A driveway is a specific path for vehicles, while 'drive' can refer to the act of operating a vehicle.

Word Family

drive
verbچلانا
driver
nounڈرائیور
driving
nounچلانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'drive' where you can park your 'way' to your home.

Imagine a welcoming driveway leading up to a cozy house.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "drive + way" — a path for driving vehicles

First known use: 19th century

The term 'driveway' combines the word 'drive', referring to the act of driving, with 'way', indicating a path or route.