What does "beaten track" mean?

A well-populated area or well-trodden path; any busy area.

What is a synonym for "beaten track"?

Common synonyms include: beaten path, berm, boardwalk, catwalk, esplanade, groove.

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Noun

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A well-populated area or well-trodden path; any busy area. figuratively, singular, singular-only
"on the beaten track"

"The isolated cottage was well off the beaten track."