noun

lane

lane, carriageway

You should stay in your lane when driving.

You should stay in your lane when driving.

He lives down a quiet country lane.

He lives down a quiet country lane.

The swimmer in lane four is winning.

The swimmer in lane four is winning.

((a/the)) lane a part of a road that is marked by painted lines You should stay in your lane when driving.

((in a/the)) lane in a specific marked path The swimmer in lane four is winning.

Synonyms: path, road, track, aisle

From Old English 'lanu', meaning a narrow way or path.

Think of a 'line' on a road, in a pool, or in a bowling alley. 'Lane' sounds similar to 'line'.

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