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Definition of lane

lane

/leɪn/
lane
Plural:lanes
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• noun

1

A division of a road marked off for a single line of vehicles.

Example

"The driver quickly switched to the left lane to pass the slow-moving truck."

2

A narrow road or street, especially in a rural area.

Example

"We took a leisurely walk down a quiet country lane surrounded by tall hedges."

3

A clearly defined path or track for a specific purpose, such as for racing, swimming, or bowling.

Example

"The swimmer in lane four took an early lead in the freestyle race."

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• Rhymes for lane

• Nearby Words

landing
landmark
landscape
lane
langfoss
langsat
langur

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'lanu' (narrow path or street), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'laan'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lane
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