What does LANES mean?

• noun: a narrow road, especially in a rural area
• noun: a strip of a highway marked for a single line of vehicles
• verb: to separate or direct traffic by means of lanes

• US: /leɪns/
• UK: /leɪnz/

The word "lanes" originated from Middle English "lane," which means a narrow way or path. It has been used since the 14th century to describe narrow roads in rural areas. In the 20th century, it began to be used to describe the marked strips of a highway for a single line of vehicles. The verb form of "lanes" is used to direct traffic and to separate different types of vehicles on the road.

• path
• road
• highway
• route

• roads
• drain
• plain
• gains
• canes

• He took a walk down the country lane.
• The highway was divided into three lanes.
• The police officer laned the traffic to prevent accidents.