1. small roads that are not main routes; side roads or back roads
Usage: plural form of byway
2. less familiar or less traveled paths, routes, or areas of activity or knowledge
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• We took the scenic byways through the countryside instead of the interstate.
• The old map showed several byways that connected the small villages.
• She preferred exploring the quiet byways rather than busy city streets.
• The historian studied the byways of medieval literature.
• Local byways offer a glimpse into rural life.
• They discovered charming cafes along the mountain byways.
• The book explores the byways of American folk music.