Roadhouse

Pronunciation: /roʊd.haʊs/

Definitions of roadhouse

noun a tavern or inn located on a road outside of a town or city, typically providing food, drink, and lodging for travelers

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a roadhouse for dinner with my family.

A2 The roadhouse we stopped at had a large parking lot.

B1 The roadhouse on the outskirts of town is known for its live music performances.

B2 The roadhouse we visited on our road trip had delicious barbecue ribs.

C1 The historic roadhouse has been serving travelers for over a century.

C2 The roadhouse, with its rustic charm and friendly staff, is a popular stop for bikers.

Examples of roadhouse in a Sentence

formal The roadhouse is a popular stop for weary travelers along the highway.

informal Let's grab a bite to eat at the roadhouse on our way to the beach.

slang I heard the roadhouse serves up some killer burgers.

figurative The old abandoned building looked like a haunted roadhouse from a horror movie.

Grammatical Forms of roadhouse

• past tense: roadhoused
• plural: roadhouses
• comparative: more roadhouse
• superlative: most roadhouse
• present tense: roadhouses
• future tense: will roadhouse
• perfect tense: have roadhoused
• continuous tense: is roadhousing
• singular: roadhouse
• positive degree: roadhouse
• infinitive: to roadhouse
• gerund: roadhousing
• participle: roadhoused

Origin and Evolution of roadhouse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'roadhouse' originated in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a house or inn located along a road where travelers could rest and refresh themselves, the term 'roadhouse' has evolved to also describe a type of bar or restaurant known for its lively atmosphere and entertainment offerings.