: a private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds
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A long driveway led to the mansion.
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Faucette alleged that the conflict began in the driveway of Bryant's Apex home around 10 p.m. on Friday after Brown came to pick his child up without a proper car seat, reported CBS17 and WRAL.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Clean Oil Stains Biodegradable cat litter can absorb oil, lubricants, chemicals, or other spills common in garages or driveways.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. at the driveway of the Chesapeake Commons apartment complex on the 3600 block of Data Drive near International Drive, according to the Rancho Cordova Police Department and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
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March 29 Vehicle tampering, grand theft: Between March 27 and March 29, someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 12000 block of Titus Avenue and stole a catalytic converter for a total loss valued at approximately $2,000.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Clean Oil Stains Biodegradable cat litter can absorb oil, lubricants, chemicals, or other spills common in garages or driveways.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. at the driveway of the Chesapeake Commons apartment complex on the 3600 block of Data Drive near International Drive, according to the Rancho Cordova Police Department and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
March 29 Vehicle tampering, grand theft: Between March 27 and March 29, someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 12000 block of Titus Avenue and stole a catalytic converter for a total loss valued at approximately $2,000.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Driveway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driveway. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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driveway
noun
drive·way
ˈdrīv-ˌwā 
: a short private road from the street to a house, garage, or parking lot
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