Lane (noun)

1. A narrow road, path or route.
2. A distinct path or track for vehicles or boats to follow.
3. A strip of a road marked for a particular type of vehicle or for one-way traffic.

Origin:

The word 'lane' originates from the old english word 'lanu', meaning 'a narrow way or path'. the word also has roots in the middle english 'lane', meaning a narrow path between fields.

Examples:

1. She walked along the lane that led to the beach.
2. The cyclists were riding down the lane next to the canal.
3. The road ahead was divided into two lanes for one-way traffic.
4. A bowling alley has 10 pins in a triangular formation and is usually separated into different lanes.
5. The race track had multiple lanes to allow the horses to run and compete.