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
Examples of roadway in a Sentence
Police cleared the roadway for the parade.
a cow wandered into the roadway
Recent Examples on the Web
Exit the roadway and park in a safe area away from traffic to view the eclipse.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Long term, Farmer said changes likely need to be made to roadways themselves.
—Max Filby, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
The storm left many roads impassable with debris and downed power lines blocking roadways in York County, Maine’s southernmost county bordering New Hampshire, emergency officials said in a post on X, warning of extremely hazardous driving conditions in the area.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Police said the driver was crossing the roadway at a green light around 8:42 a.m. local time when Braden stepped in front of the car’s path.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Maryland's Department of the Environment found no contaminants in the Patapsco River after a mammoth cargo ship crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge and brought the roadway crashing down, authorities said Wednesday.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
At Paul’s Slide, crews are working to reopen the roadway by late spring as weather and slide activity continue to impact repairs, according to Caltrans.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning Wednesday morning for Big Sur communities ahead of the anticipated showers and thunderstorms, which officials worry could further destabilize or damage the roadway — the only route in or out for almost 1,400 residents.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The initiative — dubbed Moving Florida Forward — sets aside $4 billion in state funds for projects to improve major interstates and roadways throughout Florida.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Long term, Farmer said changes likely need to be made to roadways themselves.
—Max Filby, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
The storm left many roads impassable with debris and downed power lines blocking roadways in York County, Maine’s southernmost county bordering New Hampshire, emergency officials said in a post on X, warning of extremely hazardous driving conditions in the area.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Police said the driver was crossing the roadway at a green light around 8:42 a.m. local time when Braden stepped in front of the car’s path.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Maryland's Department of the Environment found no contaminants in the Patapsco River after a mammoth cargo ship crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge and brought the roadway crashing down, authorities said Wednesday.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
At Paul’s Slide, crews are working to reopen the roadway by late spring as weather and slide activity continue to impact repairs, according to Caltrans.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning Wednesday morning for Big Sur communities ahead of the anticipated showers and thunderstorms, which officials worry could further destabilize or damage the roadway — the only route in or out for almost 1,400 residents.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The initiative — dubbed Moving Florida Forward — sets aside $4 billion in state funds for projects to improve major interstates and roadways throughout Florida.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadway. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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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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