Straightaway (Noun)
Meaning
A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The highway widened into a straightaway, allowing the cars to reach top speed quickly.
- As she entered the final straightaway of the marathon, Sarah picked up her pace, sprinting towards the finish line.
- The car accelerated smoothly on the straightaway, its engine purring as it gained speed.
- The racing team carefully inspected the straightaway, looking for any signs of damage or debris that could affect their car's performance.
- After navigating the twisty turns of the mountain road, the driver felt a thrill of relief as he entered the long straightaway that led into the valley below.