causeway

noun

cause·​way ˈkȯz-ˌwā 

1

: a raised way across wet ground or water

2

: highway

especially : one of ancient Roman construction in Britain

causeway transitive verb

Examples of causeway in a Sentence

The island is linked by a causeway to the mainland.

Recent Examples on the Web

The causeway is also home to one of Miami’s most popular running paths, an 8-mile stretch with turquoise ocean views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026

Thunberg also mentioned the construction over the causeways and said that was likely part of the reason the lanes were not built two-wide during initial construction. — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026

Meanwhile, in Ischia Ponte, the Castello Aragonese stands sentinel over a causeway that connects it to the rest of the island. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Construction vehicles could be seen working on the causeway in images taken by Vantor, a satellite imaging company. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cauciwey, from cauci + wey way

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for causeway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

causeway

noun

cause·​way ˈkȯz-ˌwā 

: a raised way or road across wet ground or water