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rest area

rest area

Meaning of rest area

resting place

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

rest area usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Водитель остановился в зоне отдыха, чтобы купить кофе.

The driver stopped at a rest area to buy coffee.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Рядом с озером есть зона отдыха с тенью для пикников.

There is a shaded rest area beside the lake for picnics.

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rest area belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". 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 / recreation area / recreational area / service area / motorway service area

🇬🇧English
rest area

General term for a roadside place to stop and rest, often with basic facilities.

A2Very Often

We stopped at a rest area to stretch our legs.

Мы остановились в зоне отдыха, чтобы размяться.

🇬🇧English

US term for a roadside stopping place; similar to 'rest area'.

A2Very Often

We found a rest stop after two hours of driving.

Мы нашли место для отдыха после двух часов в дороге.

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🇬🇧English
recreation area

Broader term for places intended for recreation (parks, lakes); may be larger and more active-focused.

A2Often

The national recreation area has trails and picnic spots.

Рекреационная зона имеет тропы и места для пикника.

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🇬🇧English
recreational area

'Recreational area' is much like 'recreation area' — emphasizes use for leisure activities.

A2Often

The recreational area offers courts and open fields.

Рекреационная зона предлагает корты и открытые поля.

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🇬🇧English
service area

Common in UK for motorway sites offering fuel, food, toilets; in US 'service area' is less used.

A2Often

We stopped at the service area for petrol and coffee.

Мы остановились на сервисной зоне, чтобы заправиться и выпить кофе.

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🇬🇧English
motorway service area

UK term meaning a larger rest/service complex on a motorway with various facilities.

A2Often

We pulled off at a motorway service area for lunch.

Мы съехали на сервисную зону на автомагистрали, чтобы пообедать.

S
🇬🇧English
scenic overlook

A viewpoint designed for enjoying scenery; usually no services other than parking and viewpoint.

A2Rarely

We stopped at a scenic overlook to watch the sunset.

Мы остановились на смотровой площадке, чтобы посмотреть закат.

🇬🇧English

Area designated for camping with pitches for tents or RVs; usually longer stays than a rest area.

A2Often

We booked a campground for the weekend near the lake.

Мы забронировали кемпинг на выходные у озера.

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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

The driver stopped at a rest area to buy coffee.

rest area transcription

/ˈrɛst ˌeəriə/, /ˈrɛst ˌɛriə/

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rest area meaning: what does it mean?

resting place

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?

The driver stopped at a rest area to buy coffee. Translation: Водитель остановился в зоне отдыха, чтобы купить кофе.

Is rest area part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, rest area (зона отдыха) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation 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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