Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dead-end road

noun
/ˈdɛdˌɛnd roʊd/
Definition
A street that has no outlet or does not connect to another street, meaning that vehicles cannot continue further down it.
Examples
  • We turned onto a dead-end road and had to backtrack.
  • He lives at the end of a quiet dead-end road, perfect for families.
  • Parking is a hassle on a dead-end road since there’s no turn around space.
Meaning
A road that leads nowhere, forcing drivers to turn around after reaching the end.
Synonyms
  • cul-de-sac
  • no outlet
  • dead-end street