rest area

/rɛst ˌɛriə/
/rɛst ˈɛəriə/
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Other forms: rest areas

Definitions of rest area
  1. noun
    designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily
    synonyms: lay-by, layby, pull-off, rest stop
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    type of:
    area
    a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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