byway

/ˈbaɪweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a road or path, especially one that is less frequently used or less well-known

“The tourists decided to take the scenic byway to enjoy the countryside.”

2. adverb

in a roundabout or indirect way

“She finally got home byway of several wrong turns.”

Synonyms

  • path
  • road
  • route
  • way

Antonyms

  • highway
  • mainroad
  • thoroughfare