English Word · Advanced
roads
offshore anchorage
Pronunciation: /rəʊdz/
Meaning
An area of sheltered water near the coast where ships can anchor.
Example
The vessel waited in the roads outside the harbour.
The vessel waited in the roads outside the harbour.
Practice tips
- Practice roads out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.