Route vs. Road

Routenoun

A course or way which is traveled or passed.

Routenoun

A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.

Routenoun

A road or path; often specifically a highway.

Routenoun

(figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.

Routenoun

(historical) One of the major provinces of imperial China from the Later Jin to the Song, corresponding to the Tang and early Yuan circuits.

Routeverb

(transitive) To direct or divert along a particular course.

Routeverb

(Internet) to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.

Routeverb

To send (information) through a router.

Routenoun

The course or way which is traveled or passed, or is to be passed; a passing; a course; a road or path; a march.

Routenoun

an established line of travel or access

Routenoun

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Routeverb

send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

Routeverb

send via a specific route

Routeverb

divert in a specified direction;

Roadnoun

(obsolete) The act of riding on horseback.

Roadnoun

(obsolete) A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Roadnoun

A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor.

Roadnoun

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

Roadnoun

(figuratively) A path chosen in life or career.

Roadnoun

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Roadnoun

A railway or a single railway track.

Roadnoun

(obsolete) A journey, or stage of a journey.

Roadnoun

A way or route.

Roadadjective

At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

Roadnoun

A journey, or stage of a journey.

Roadnoun

An inroad; an invasion; a raid.

Roadnoun

A place where one may ride; an open way or public passage for vehicles, persons, and animals; a track for travel, forming a means of communication between one city, town, or place, and another.

Roadnoun

A place where ships may ride at anchor at some distance from the shore; a roadstead; - often in the plural; as, Hampton Roads.

Roadnoun

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Roadnoun

a way or means to achieve something;

Roadadjective

taking place over public roads;

Roadadjective

working for a short time in different places;

Roadnoun

a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use

Roadnoun

the part of a road intended for vehicles, especially in contrast to a verge or pavement

Roadnoun

a regular trade route for a particular commodity

Roadnoun

an underground passage or gallery in a mine

Roadnoun

a railroad.

Roadnoun

a railway track, especially as clear (or otherwise) for a train to proceed

Roadnoun

a series of events or a course of action that will lead to a particular outcome

Roadnoun

a particular course or direction taken or followed

Roadnoun

a partly sheltered stretch of water near the shore in which ships can ride at anchor

Road

A road is a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use. Roads consist of one or two roadways (British English: carriageways), each with one or more lanes and any associated sidewalks (British English: pavement) and road verges.