Road (noun)

1. A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use.
2. A route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english rād "riding, journey", of germanic origin; related to ride.

Examples:

1. The road from London to Edinburgh is a long and winding one.
2. He walked along the road for hours before he found a place to stay.
3. The road to success is often a difficult one.
4. The road was closed due to roadwork.
5. The road was slick with ice and snow.