Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rural route

noun
/ˈrʊr.əl ruːt/
Definition
A designated roadway typically located in a countryside area, used primarily for postal delivery.
Examples
  • The postal service uses a rural route to deliver mail to residents in the countryside.
  • She lives on a rural route that is surrounded by fields and farmland.
  • Rural routes often have fewer houses compared to urban roads.
Meaning
Refers to a specific pathway or road in rural areas that is used for delivering mail and packages, often serving small towns and farms.
Synonyms
  • Country road
  • Back road
  • Farm road