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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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
First responders determined the driver, an adult male, had experienced a medical issue before the crash, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike the house.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
Elevated surfaces such as trees and bridges are most at risk, while roadways may see some impacts depending on how quickly temperatures drop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
First responders determined the driver, an adult male, had experienced a medical issue before the crash, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike the house.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
Elevated surfaces such as trees and bridges are most at risk, while roadways may see some impacts depending on how quickly temperatures drop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for roadway
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadway. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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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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