Meanings
nounsuicide lane (plural suicide lanes)
plural suicide lanes
- informalThe center lane of a bidirectional road, used by traffic proceeding in both directions, for example for passing or turning.
Synonyms: chicken lane
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe center lane of a bidirectional road, used by traffic proceeding in both directions, for example for passing or turning.
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Origin
In reference to the perceived risk of fatal accidents.
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APA
suicide lane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suicide%20lane
MLA
“suicide lane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suicide%20lane. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “suicide lane,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suicide%20lane.
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