Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z roachless Without a roach (part of a sail). roachlike Resembling or characteristic of a roach (insect). roachy Resembling or characteristic of cockroaches. road A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane. roadability The quality or degree of being roadable. roadable Capable of travelling on roads as well as in the air. roadbank A roadside bank of earth, typically in a rural environment. roadbase The layer of aggregates under the paved layer of a road. roadbed The prepared location for a road, including its foundation. roadblock Something that blocks or obstructs a road. roadbook A diagrammatic book describing a rally route. roadbound A vehicle dependent on roads, or restricted to using roads. roadbuilder One who builds roads. roadbuilding The construction of roads. roadburner A motor vehicle (car or motorcycle) designed for fast acceleration, high speeds, and good handling. Roadcap A surname from German. roadcraft The skill of driving a road vehicle. roadcrew A group of workers who build or maintain roads. roadcut A cut through a hill or mountain for the purposes of building a road through it, rather than over it. Roade A village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England, previously in South Northamptonshire district (OS grid ref SP7551). roaded Containing roads. roadeo A driving competition for the drivers of road vehicles, such as buses. roader A vessel sheltering in a roadstead. roadfan A road enthusiast. roadfellow A travelling companion on a road. roadful Enough to fill a road. roadgeek A road enthusiast. roadgeeking The hobby of a roadgeek; fascination with roads. roadgoing Travelling on roads. roadhead A terminus of a road (either of its ends). roadholding The degree to which a motor vehicle maintains a stable "grip" on the road surface, without tilting, skidding, etc. roadhouse An inn or similar establishment situated beside a road beyond the jurisdiction of a town or city. In the centuries before motor vehicles, such inns were places for travellers to stop at night during multi-day journeys, besides being public houses for their local countryfolk. Roadian A subdivision of the Permian period. roadie One of the crew for a musical group or other travelling stage production, especially a stagehand or technician. roading The construction of roads. roadish Of or characteristic of a road or roadways; associated with being on the road or with road travel. roadkill The killing of an animal by a road vehicle. roadkilled Killed by a road vehicle (used of animals). roadless Lacking roads. roadlessness The state or quality of being roadless. roadlet A small road. Roadley A surname. roadlike Resembling or characteristic of a road. roadline A transport or logistics company that carries passengers or goods by operating buses or trucks on roads. roadmaker Someone who or something that builds roads. roadmaking The construction of roads. roadman A man who builds or repairs roads. roadmap To construct a plan of action regarding (something). roadmaster One who is in charge of a railroad track. roadmender One who repairs roads. roadmending The repairing of roads. roadnet A network of roads. roadometer An odometer. roadrunner Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus). roads A roadstead. roadscape The visual elements of a road, including adjoining natural and non-natural features such as trees and open spaces, etc, that combine to form the road's character. roadshow A show that travels from place to place. roadside Located beside a road (or railway). roadsider A person who lives or works by the side of a road. roadslope The uphill or downhill slope of a road (typically given as a percentage) roadspreading The spreading (of oil-drilling waste products, etc) on roads. roadstead A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour. roadster A horse for riding or driving on the road. roadstone Any type of stone or stone product, such as shingle, flints, crushed stone, etc used as a construction material for building roads. roadsweeper A person employed to sweep streets roadtest A trial or practice run of a piece of equipment in its intended usage environment to check for errors before final deployment. Roadwater A village in Old Cleeve parish, Somerset West and Taunton district, Somerset, England (OS grid ref ST0338). roadway A way used as a road. roadweed The plant Plantago major, the greater plantain. roadwheel A wheel that supports the weight of a vehicle, especially one with caterpillar tracks. roadwhore A sexually promiscuous woman; (by extension) a contemptible person. roadwise Accustomed to travel on roads. roadwork The construction or maintenance done to roads. roadworker A worker who carries out road construction or maintenance. roadworn Worn out by long travel on roads, or (figurative) in a damaged or depleted state due to constant or prolonged usage or exertion. roadworthiness The property of being roadworthy. roadworthy Being able to be driven, or suitable for driving, on the open road. Roaix A surname. roaldite An isometric-hextetrahedral tin white mineral containing iron, nickel, and nitrogen. Roalstad A surname. roam To wander or travel freely and with no specific destination. roamable Suitable for roaming around in. Roamaina Synonym of Omurano. roamer One who roams. roaming An instance of wandering. roamingly While roaming; in a roaming manner. roan Having a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in. Roana A commune of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. Roane A surname. Roanhorse A surname from Navajo. roaning The pattern of roan on a horse. Roanna A female given name. Roanne A commune in Loire department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. roanoke White beads of low value made from shells, formerly used for ornaments and currency by Native Americans of colonial Virginia. Roanoker Someone from Roanoke, Virginia. roar To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion. roarer One who roars. roaring Intensive; extreme. roaringly With, or as if with, a roaring sound. Roark A surname. Roarke A surname. roarless Without a roar. roarsome Characterised or marked by roaring. Roarty A surname. roary Resembling or characteristic of a roaring sound. roast To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance. roastability Suitability for roasting. roastable Suitable for roasting. roastbeef Generic term for any British soldier used by the French. roasted Cooked by roasting. roastee The person who is the subject of a roast, or bantering comedy routine. roaster Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so. roastery A place where meat, coffee, etc. is roasted. roastie A roast potato. roastiness The quality of being roasty. roasting Very hot. roastingly With extreme heat. roastmaster One who leads a roast (comedy routine that criticizes its human subject). roastnear An ear of corn or corn on the cob. roasty Having a taste that suggests roasted ingredients. Roat A surname. Roatan An island, the largest of the Bay Islands, a department of Honduras, in the Caribbean Sea. Roath A surname. rob To steal from, especially using force or violence. Roback A surname. Robaina A surname from Spanish. Robak A surname from Polish. robalo European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) roband A ropeband. Robar A surname. Robards A surname. Robare A surname. Robarge A surname. Robart A surname from French. Robarts A surname originating as a patronymic. robata A charcoal grill used to prepare Japanese food for customers seated around the cooking area. robatayaki A technique in Japanese cuisine where food is grilled over charcoal in front of the customer. robatumumab A monoclonal antibody and antineoplastic. Robayo A surname from Spanish. Robb A surname originating as a patronymic. robbable That can be robbed; susceptible to robbery. robbee A victim of a robbery. Robbens A surname originating as a patronymic. robber A person who robs. robberess A female robber. robberish Characteristic of a robber. robberly Befitting a robber. robberproof Resistant to robbery. robbery The act or practice of robbing. Robbi A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.