lane
- Noun:
- A narrow road, especially in a rural area: A lane is a type of road, typically narrower than a street, often found in the countryside or as a small path.
- A division of a road intended for a single line of traffic: In modern usage, a lane is a marked strip of road for vehicles to drive in one direction.
- A prescribed course for ships or aircraft: A lane can also refer to a regular route used for navigation over sea or in the air.
- A narrow course or track for competitors: In sports, a lane is a marked strip for a single participant, such as in swimming or running.
As a narrow road:
- We walked down a quiet country lane.
- The cottage is at the end of a winding lane.
As a division of a roadway:
- Please stay in your lane while driving.
- The highway has three lanes in each direction.
In sports and navigation:
- The swimmer in lane four won the race.
- Shipping lanes are busy in this part of the ocean.
"to change lanes": to move your vehicle from one traffic lane to another.
- You must signal before you change lanes.
"the fast lane / the slow lane": used literally for traffic lanes or metaphorically for a hectic or leisurely pace of life.
- He's been living life in the fast lane since his promotion.
- I prefer driving in the slow lane.
"in the lane" (basketball): the painted area under the basket, also known as the key or the paint.
- The center scored most of his points in the lane.
Laneway (n): chiefly Canadian & Australian; a narrow road or alley, similar to a lane.
- The garage is accessible from the rear laneway.
Bicycle lane / Bike lane (n): a part of the road designated for cyclists.
- The city added a new bike lane on Main Street.
- Path: a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
- Alley: a narrow street or passageway between or behind buildings.
- Track: a rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed.
It's a long lane that has no turning: (proverb) No bad situation lasts forever; a change for the better is always possible.
- Don't give up hope; it's a long lane that has no turning.
Life in the fast lane: a way of life characterized by a high level of activity, excitement, and often stress.
- After becoming a successful trader, he experienced life in the fast lane.
To be in the same lane: (informal) to have similar interests, goals, or ways of thinking.
- We're not really in the same lane when it comes to political views.
- a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic
- a narrow way or road