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

• highway
• road
• thoroughfare
• street
• freeway
• expressway
• carriageway [British]
• 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

Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025

Police said Lanahan’s car then re-entered the roadway out of control and struck a 2021 Honda CR-V EX that was traveling eastbound on Route 82 head-on. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025

Milligan's vehicle rolled and crashed on the roadway, according to court documents. —Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025

The latest train derailment shut down roadways, airspace and required a Hazmat response, Judge told Newsweek. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for roadway

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

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