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rest area

rest area

Meaning of rest area

stop for rest

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British English/ˈrɛst ˌeəriə/
American English/ˈrɛst ˌɛriə/
Russian transcription[ˈzonə ˈotdɨxə]
rest area
rest area - зона отдыха
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rest area with Russian translation

rest area usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы нашли тихую зону отдыха, чтобы устроить пикник и отдохнуть двадцать минут.

We found a quiet rest area to picnic and rest for twenty minutes.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Следуйте по указателям; следующая зона отдыха имеет чистые туалеты.

Follow the signs; the next rest area has clean toilets.

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rest area belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

rest areaзона отдыха
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

rest area synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rest area / rest stop / service area / motorway service area / lay-by / turnout

🇬🇧English
rest area

General term for a roadside place to stop and rest; identical to the headword in meaning.

B1Very Often

We stopped at a rest area to stretch our legs and have coffee.

Мы остановились в зоне отдыха, чтобы размять ноги и выпить кофе.

🇬🇧English

Common US term for a roadside stopping place for short breaks; often simple facilities.

B1Very Often

We pulled into a rest stop to use the vending machines.

Мы съехали на rest stop, чтобы воспользоваться торговыми автоматами.

S
🇬🇧English
service area

Area on major roads/highways offering services like fuel, shops and toilets; often larger than a simple rest area.

B1Often

We stopped at the service area for fuel and lunch.

Мы остановились в зоне сервисов на трассе, чтобы заправиться и пообедать.

M
🇬🇧English
motorway service area

UK term for a large service complex on a motorway offering fuel, food, toilets and parking; comparable to a service area.

B1Often

We met at the motorway service area just off junction 12.

Мы встретились на сервисной зоне на автомагистрали рядом с съездом 12.

L
🇬🇧English
lay-by

UK term for a small roadside pull-off or parking bay for short stops; usually minimal facilities.

B1Rarely

We pulled into a lay-by to check the map.

Мы остановились на lay-by, чтобы посмотреть карту.

T
🇬🇧English
turnout

US term for a roadside pull-off or parking area, often on scenic or narrow roads; typically minimal facilities.

B1Rarely

We stopped at a turnout to take photos of the valley.

Мы остановились на turnout, чтобы сфотографировать долину.

P
🇬🇧English
park

Public green space for recreation; broader meaning than a roadside rest area and not necessarily adjacent to a road.

B1Very Often

We spent the afternoon in the park having a picnic.

Мы провели день в парке и устроили пикник.

S
🇬🇧English
scenic overlook

Designated place to stop for views and photography; purpose is scenic viewing rather than general rest or services.

B1Rarely

We stopped at a scenic overlook to admire the coastline.

Мы остановились на обзорной площадке, чтобы полюбоваться побережьем.

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rest area translation: зона отдыха. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rest area

/ˈrɛst ˌeəriə/

rest area translation

зона отдыха

rest area examples

We found a quiet rest area to picnic and rest for twenty minutes.

rest area transcription

/ˈrɛst ˌeəriə/, /ˈrɛst ˌɛriə/

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rest area meaning: what does it mean?

stop for rest

rest area pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

rest area is pronounced as /ˈrɛst ˌeəriə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

rest area definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We found a quiet rest area to picnic and rest for twenty minutes. Translation: Мы нашли тихую зону отдыха, чтобы устроить пикник и отдохнуть двадцать минут.

Is rest area part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, rest area (зона отдыха) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is rest area part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, rest area (зона отдыха) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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