Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carriage-drive
noun
/ˈkærɪdʒ draɪv/
Definition
A carriage drive is a path or roadway for vehicles, particularly carriages, leading to a house or estate.
Examples
- The carriage-drive leads through the beautifully landscaped gardens.
- Visitors were greeted at the end of the carriage-drive by the impressive manor house.
- In the past, the carriage-drive would be lined with trees to provide shade for passengers.
Meaning
It refers to the intended route for carriages to approach an area, usually a residence or a large property.
Synonyms
- Driveway
- Access road
- Approach
