Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perimeter-road

noun
/pəˈrɪmɪtər roʊd/
Definition
A road that forms a boundary around an area, commonly found in urban planning to provide access to the edges of a property or development.
Examples
  • The perimeter road around the new housing development will help reduce traffic on local streets.
  • We took a scenic drive along the perimeter road that encircles the national park.
Meaning
The term refers to a road that encircles a certain area, allowing for traffic and services to efficiently navigate around it.
Synonyms
  • Boundary road
  • Ring road
  • Circumferential road