lane

Everyday

1. A lane is a narrow road, especially in the countryside. tree →
2. A lane is one strip of a road for one line of cars. tree →
3. A lane is one strip of a running track or swimming pool for one person. tree →
4. A lane in a bowling alley is the long wooden path the ball rolls down. tree →
5. Lane is also a surname, a family name shared by some people. tree →

In the lessons

In road safety, cars stay in their lanes, bike lanes are for bicycles, and a bus lane is for buses. In sports, each runner or swimmer has their own lane. In stories, a country lane is a small quiet road between hedges or fields. In addresses, Lane is part of a street name. Phrases: bike lane, fast lane, slow lane, bus lane, change lanes, memory lane (memories of the past).

Examples

• We walked down the lane to the farm. tree →
• Stay in your lane when you swim. tree →
• The motorway has three lanes. tree →
• Ride your bike in the bike lane. tree →
• She ran in lane four and won the race. tree →
• My friend lives at 12 Oak Lane. tree →
• The ball rolled into the gutter instead of down the lane. tree →

Note

Countable: one lane, two lanes. Do not confuse lane with "lain" (past participle of lie) — they sound the same. In maths problems with tracks, each lane may have a different length on curves.