A lane is a small, narrow road. It is often in a village or the countryside, not a big street.
She walked along the quiet lane home.
The car turned down a small lane.
In driving, a lane is one part of a road marked with lines. Each lane lets cars drive in one line.
Please stay in your lane while driving.
The highway has three lanes each way.
In some sports, a lane is a long, narrow space where a player plays or runs. For example, in bowling or swimming.
He bowls the ball down the lane.
She won her race in lane five.
On big roads, lanes can be for specific vehicles or purposes. For example, bus lanes or fast lanes for quick traffic.
Use the left lane to exit the highway.
The lane for buses is on the right.
Sometimes a lane is a small street in a city or town. It is often narrow and may be old or historic.
We found a small lane behind the shops.
The café is on a quiet lane downtown.
Figuratively, lane means the area or role someone knows well. 'Stay in your lane' means to do only what you know well.
He should stay in his lane at work.
Please stay in your lane during the meeting.
