secondary road: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Not exactly. A 'street' is usually a public road in a built-up area with buildings. A secondary road can be a street, but it can also be a rural road. Its classification is about importance in the transport network, not its urban form.

A 'secondary road' is a neutral, descriptive term. A 'back road' is more informal and often implies a lesser-used, possibly secluded or rustic road. All back roads are secondary roads, but not all secondary roads are considered 'back roads' (e.g., a busy suburban connector).

In many countries, road numbers or signs indicate classification. In the UK, B-roads (with numbers like B3275) are secondary. In the US, look for routes not designated as Interstates, US Highways, or major state routes; they are often secondary roads maintained by counties.

No, that would be incorrect. 'Secondary' means 'of lesser importance' not 'number two in a sequence'. You would not say 'second road'.

A road of less importance than a main road (primary road).

Secondary road is usually neutral to formal in register.

Secondary road: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ri rəʊd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri roʊd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.