A lane is a narrow, winding road or pathway. It can also refer to a single file or narrow part of something, such as a lane in traffic or a lane on a sports field.
Usage examples
Stay in your lane while driving on the highway.
The bike lane provides a safe space for cyclists to ride.
The swimmer in the neighboring lane is very fast.
The bowling alley has multiple lanes for players to use.
The marathon runners were organized into different lanes based on their pace.
The track athlete sprinted down the 100-meter lane.
The supermarket has separate lanes for express checkout.
The tennis player hit a powerful serve down the line and into the opponent's lane.
The truck driver was towing a long trailer that took up the entire lane.
The skateboarder effortlessly glided through the skate park's half-pipe lane.
Having spent 40 years in K - 12 education, I found the book to be a detailed trip down memory lane of attempted educational reforms since the 1950's. (amazon.com)