"stroad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stroads [plural]
Etymology: Blend of street + road, so named because the widths and speeds of such roads make them dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, while their excessive number of intersections and driveways prevent them from being able to move vehicles safely and efficiently. Coined by American urban planner Charles Marohn in 2011. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|street|road}} Blend of street + road, {{coin|en|Charles Marohn|in=2011|nat=American|nobycat=1|occ=urban planner}} Coined by American urban planner Charles Marohn in 2011 Head templates: {{en-noun}} stroad (plural stroads)
  1. (transportation planning, derogatory) A wide, fast road with a large number of intersections and driveways attached. Wikipedia link: stroad Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Roads Derived forms: stroady Translations (a road too wide and fast): kadun ja tien välimuoto (Finnish), шулица (šulica) (Russian)

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