I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English
: the side of a road or path : land adjacent to a road or path
cornfields along the wayside
many former advocates of this policy have fallen by the wayside
II. adjective
: of, connected with, or situated at the side of a road or path
wayside flowers
specifically : situated adjacent to a highway so as to be accessible to motorists
wayside restaurants