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back road

back road [or] back·road

back road [or] backroad

 
pronunciation:
baek rod
part of speech: noun
definition: a road that avoids traffic and high speed travel. It is often a small, country road that goes through areas with few houses and buildings.
My dad doesn't like driving in fast traffic, so he usually goes down the back roads.