Oxford Dictionary English outside lane nounnoun BrE BrE//ˌaʊtsaɪd ˈleɪn// ; NAmE NAmE//ˌaʊtsaɪd ˈleɪn// (British English) (North American English passing lane) Types of road Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsthe part of a major road such as a motorway or interstate nearest the middle of the road, where vehicles drive fastest and can go past vehicles ahead See related entries: Types of roadCheck pronunciation: outside lane oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com