A cul-de-sac is a dead-end street or a closed roadway that is inaccessible from one end. This term originated from French, which literally means "bottom of a bag" or "bottom of a sack." However, there are various synonyms that describe this type of road or street, including a dead-end street, a dead-end road, a turning circle, a no-through road, a loop street, a close, a blind alley, a turnaround, a cul-de-sac street, or a dead-end cul-de-sac. Regardless of the name, cul-de-sacs are typically located in residential areas, offering a peaceful and private environment for homeowners, but also making it difficult for through traffic.