A roadside establishment providing food or lodging for travellers; (also) a roadside parking area for motor vehicles, often with toilets or other facilities.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frank Brinkley (1841–1912).
Definition of roadside rest in US English:
roadside rest
noun
A roadside establishment providing food or lodging for travellers; (also) a roadside parking area for motor vehicles, often with toilets or other facilities.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frank Brinkley (1841–1912).