Cul-de-sac Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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But amid blizzards, subzero winds, outrageous acts of state terror and every other despair lurking in The Big Dark, it’s a readily accessible, harmonious cul-de-sac in an era of rampant tone deafness.

From Salon

I’d soon erect a for-sale sign on that lush green yard and move to a condo somewhere, far from the idyllic cul-de-sac, the animal-shaped cookie cutters and the excessive dishwasher cycles that punctuated my blessed family life.

From Los Angeles Times

The low-slung, ranch-style build is nestled at the end of a peaceful, private cul-de-sac surrounded by equestrian trails.

From MarketWatch

"The car then leaves Picketts Road and turns into the next road, Park Avenue, a cul-de-sac, giving a clear indication that this individual is seeking to remain close," Ledward said.

From BBC

She had assumed it had been left by a child in the cul-de-sac, but at the time thought it "was strange".

From BBC