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
Examples of roadway in a Sentence
Police cleared the roadway for the parade.
a cow wandered into the roadway
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
In one incident, a motorist crashed and died on a roadway in South Sacramento, the outlet reported, citing the California State Highway Patrol.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The severe storm system, fueled by an atmospheric river, brought flash floods, mudslides and strong winds across the region, causing closures for some major roadways, forcing mandatory evacuations and causing power outages for thousands.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous, including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
In one incident, a motorist crashed and died on a roadway in South Sacramento, the outlet reported, citing the California State Highway Patrol.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The severe storm system, fueled by an atmospheric river, brought flash floods, mudslides and strong winds across the region, causing closures for some major roadways, forcing mandatory evacuations and causing power outages for thousands.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous, including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadway. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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roadway
noun
road·way
ˈrōd-ˌwā 
1
a
: the strip of land over which a road passes
b
2
: the part of a bridge used by vehicles
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