Meaning of the word byway in English

What does byway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

byway

US /ˈbaɪ.weɪ/

UK /ˈbaɪ.weɪ/

a minor road or path, especially one that is little used and off the main road

Example:

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We took a scenic byway through the countryside.

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The old house was hidden down a secluded byway.

Synonym:

lane track path trail side road

a secondary or less important aspect of a subject

Example:

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The discussion strayed into interesting byways of philosophy.

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His research explored some obscure byways of local history.

Synonym:

digression diversion tangent sidetrack

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