Driveway

Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪvweɪ/

Definitions of driveway

noun a private road leading up to a house or garage

Example Sentences

A1 The car is parked in the driveway.

A2 She rode her bike down the driveway.

B1 The driveway needs to be repaved.

B2 The driveway is lined with beautiful flowers.

C1 The long driveway led up to the mansion.

C2 The driveway curved around the front of the house, creating a grand entrance.

Examples of driveway in a Sentence

formal The driveway of the mansion was lined with beautiful flowers and perfectly trimmed hedges.

informal I parked my car in the driveway and ran inside to grab my keys.

slang Let's hang out in the driveway and chill for a bit.

figurative The driveway to success is paved with hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of driveway

• plural: driveways
• comparative: more driveway
• superlative: most driveway
• present tense: driveway
• future tense: will driveway
• perfect tense: have driven
• continuous tense: is driveway
• singular: driveway
• positive degree: driveway
• infinitive: to driveway
• gerund: drivewaying
• participle: driven

Origin and Evolution of driveway

First Known Use: 1872 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'driveway' originated from the combination of the words 'drive' and 'way', referring to a path or route for vehicles to drive on.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'driveway' specifically referred to a private road leading to a house or garage. Over time, the term has broadened to include any private road or entrance to a property.