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

The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Construction on a major roadway in Elk Grove is set to be completed this month after tree growth caused sections of the pavement to crack. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The work on the bridge includes replacement of the bridge deck, joints, membrane and overlay, parapets and roadway lighting as well as roadway improvements and related appurtenances. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 July 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