cul-de-sac

cul-de-sac Definition

cul·-de-sac (kul′də sak′, ko̵ol′-)

noun pl. cul-de-sacs cul′·-de-sacs′ or culs-de-sac culs′·-de-sac′

a passage or position with only one outlet; blind alley; specif., a dead-end street with a turnaround at the closed end
a situation from which there is no escape
Anat. a blind pouch, as the cecum

Etymology: Fr, lit., bottom of a sack

cul-de-sac Synonyms

cul-de-sac Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

quiet: Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, steps lead up to a private terrace with barbecue.
secluded: NO SMOKING in the house: use the secluded cul-de-sac for a quick puff.
suburban: You kangaroo hop across Vauxhall Bridge in shrieking first gear, smooth as taking a suburban cul-de-sac full of sleeping policemen at 70 mph.
residential: It is located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, with ample on street parking.
desirable: The property is located within a desirable cul-de-sac and enjoys open views across the countryside to the rear.
peaceful: Spain holidays in Javea A modern, well-equipped family villa set in a peaceful residential cul-de-sac, nestling in the valley below Mount Montgo.

Preposition: on

outskirt: A three story semi detached property in a prime cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Kingsbridge.
edge: Situated in the corner of a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of this ever popular village surrounded by beautiful open countryside.
side: The house will be found in a small cul-de-sac on the right hand side.
estate: But English itself seems reduced to a bleak and soulless cul-de-sac on a sprawling estate of media studies.

Modifies a noun

location: Pleasant cul-de-sac location within easy walking distance of the village center.
position: The property is located in a cul-de-sac position with a driveway leading to a modern development.
close: The house is one of three in a tiny cul-de-sac close to the village church.
road: Turning facilities should be provided on cul-de-sac roads exceeding 20m in length.
development: Situated in a cul-de-sac development, the area consists mainly of privately owned holiday homes.

Preposition: in

heart: The Property: Dairy Cottage A lovingly restored, traditional terraced cottage situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Masham.
area: The property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in a popular area of Hunstanton town.
center: Rosebud cottage - sleeps 2 A small romantic cottage set in a quite cul-de-sac in the center of this small town.

Preposition: with

view: We are offering a big room on a cul-de-sac with an oblique view of the canal.

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