Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feeder-road

noun

/ˈfiː.dər roʊd/

Definition

A secondary road that connects local traffic to a main road or highway.

Examples

Many rural communities rely on feeder roads to reach the nearest town.
After construction, the new feeder road significantly reduced traffic on the main highway.

Meaning

Feeder roads are smaller roads that facilitate access to larger routes, allowing vehicles to travel from residential or rural areas to major highways or arterial roads.