causeway

noun

cause·​way ˈkȯz-ˌwā How to pronounce causeway (audio)
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.
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The shops and restaurants commonly associated with Pawleys are actually located on the mainland, which is connected to the island by two causeways. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025 The village sits on an island, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway that is accessible only at low tide. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025 Removing the bridge requires clearing about a half-acre on either side of the river and creating a temporary causeway for a pair of cranes, on each side of the river, to lift the bridge and set it on the Lake County side. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 The island would be connected to the mainland via a causeway that gave them access during low tide. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for causeway

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cauciwey, from cauci + wey way

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of causeway was in the 15th century

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“Causeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/causeway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

causeway

noun
cause·​way ˈkȯz-ˌwā How to pronounce causeway (audio)
: a raised way or road across wet ground or water

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