rest area

Frequency: 6.07.8 per million words

a place beside a major road where you can stop your vehicle

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Examples (10)

  • We pulled into a rest area to stretch our legs after hours of driving.
  • The nearest rest area is about twenty miles down the highway.
  • Many rest areas have picnic tables and vending machines for travelers.
  • It is much safer to stop at a rest area if you feel drowsy while driving.
  • They decided to have a quick lunch at a highway rest area.
  • The rest area was crowded with families during the holiday weekend.
  • We missed the turn for the rest area and had to wait for the next one.
  • Some rest areas offer free maps and tourist information to visitors.
  • Please wait until we reach the next rest area before we stop for a break.
  • The truck driver parked his rig at the rest area to sleep for the night.