Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rest area

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables
rest area
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A place, usually on a limited-access highway, where one can stop to use the restroom or to take a break from travelling.

Inflected Forms

rest areas (plural)

Phrases

highway oasis lay-by overhead restaurant rest and service area rest stop service area service center travel plaza

Frequently Paired Words

highway oasis lay-by overhead restaurant rest and service area rest stop service area service center travel plaza

Synonyms

pickle park rest stop service area service plaza pull-off layby lay-by

Questions

What does rest area mean?
A place, usually on a limited-access highway, where one can stop to use the restroom or to take a break from travelling.

How to pronounce rest area

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