byway
/ˈbaɪˌweɪ/
noun
- A minor or less-traveled road or path.
- The old byway was lined with wildflowers and led to a hidden lake.
- Cyclists often prefer quiet byways over busy main roads.
- We took a scenic byway through the countryside instead of the highway.
- A less common or indirect way of doing something; a secondary aspect or detail.
- In his speech, he touched on several byways of the topic that few had considered.
- The report focused on the main issue and ignored the byways of the problem.
- She enjoyed exploring the byways of history, not just the famous events.
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