roadway

noun

road·​way ˈrōd-ˌwā 

1

a

: the strip of land over which a road passes

b

: road

specifically : roadbed sense 2b

2

: the part of a bridge used by vehicles

Synonyms of roadway

• highway
• road
• thoroughfare
• street
• freeway
• expressway
• carriageway
• route
• boulevard
• turnpike
• arterial
• artery

Examples of roadway in a Sentence

Police cleared the roadway for the parade.

a cow wandered into the roadway

Recent Examples on the Web

But the toll lanes were met with heavy neighborhood opposition after NCDOT released preliminary designs for the roadway in November. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

They’re not required to have airbags and they’re allowed on roadways with speed limits of up to 35 mph. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Although village staff originally planned to begin roadway projects in 2027, Radde indicated that work would begin immediately. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Tarrant County residents are growing increasingly concerned about kids using electric bikes, or e-bikes, in their community, especially in public roadways and walking trails as more kids use them as a primary mode of transportation. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for roadway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

roadway

noun

road·​way ˈrōd-ˌwā 

1

a

: the strip of land over which a road passes

b

: road sense 2a

2

: the part of a bridge used by vehicles