turning lane

noun

A separate part of the road used for vehicles making a left turn, a right turn, or a U-turn; it keeps turning cars away from regular traffic so cars can slow down or wait safely.

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Meanings

nounturning lane (plural turning lanes)

plural turning lanes

  1. A separate part of the road used for vehicles making a left turn, a right turn, or a U-turn; it keeps turning cars away from regular traffic so cars can slow down or wait safely.

    Synonyms: turn lane

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA separate part of the road used for vehicles making a left turn, a right turn, or a U-turn; it keeps turning cars away from regular traffic so cars can slow down or wait safely.

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turn lane
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APA

turning lane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20lane

MLA

“turning lane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20lane. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turning lane,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20lane.

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