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

The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025

In one angle, body camera footage shows Brandon Hill, one of the 15 arrested, approach a group of officers who are in the process of arresting another man in the middle of the bridge's roadway. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025

The roadway was closed for two hours, resulting in traffic congestion and lengthy delays. —Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 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