roadway

noun

road·​way ˈrōd-ˌwā How to pronounce roadway (audio)
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

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. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating collisions involving Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) advanced driver assistance software in reduced roadway visibility conditions since October. Akash Sriram, USA Today, 22 May 2025 Her work spurred city leaders to call for a state of emergency to improve infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, leading the city to implement a new quick-build program to improve high-risk roadways. Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025 The sidewalks that flank residential roadways are enhanced with recycled rubber. Robin Wiener, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for roadway

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of roadway was in 1598

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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadway. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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roadway

noun
road·​way ˈrōd-ˌwā How to pronounce roadway (audio)
1
a
: the strip of land over which a road passes
2
: the part of a bridge used by vehicles

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