noun
- a small road that is not used very much; a side road
- an area of activity or interest that is not very well known or popular
Usage: figurative
Examples
- We took a scenic byway through the mountains instead of the interstate.
- The old byway wound through farmland and small villages.
- Local byways offer a peaceful alternative to busy highways.
- She explored the byways of medieval literature in her research.
- The artist found inspiration in the byways of folk music.
- Tourism officials promote the scenic byways as hidden gems.
- He preferred the quiet byways to the crowded main streets.