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

Drivers were advised to be careful in the snow, as there were problems on area roadways. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026

Viewing road cameras with KC Scout In the Kansas City area, KC Scout provides real-time traffic notifications and roadway cameras through an online map and app. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026

The Department of Public Works will be utilizing over 800 pieces of equipment to clear the roadways while also working with private contractors. —Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026

By then, all precipitation will be icy as freezing rain and sleet, leading to significant hazards on roadways from the Hill Country to Austin and San Antonio. —Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026

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