carriageway

American  

[kar-ij-wey] / ˈkær ɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

British.

1. a road or lane of a road for use by automobiles.

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carriageway British  

/ ˈkærɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

1. the part of a road along which traffic passes in a single line moving in one direction only

   a dual carriageway

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Etymology

Origin of carriageway

First recorded in 1790–1800; carriage + way ¹

Example Sentences

"As part of that investigation, we're exploring whether a white van found with significant fire damage in a layby on the Braintree-bound carriageway close to Watery Lane, before Bradwell, is involved," a spokesperson said.

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Parts of a major road linking Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire have been closed after multiple collisions and vehicles sliding off the carriageway due to icy conditions.

From BBC

The collision took place on the northbound carriageway past the Stibbington junction.

From BBC

The Scottish government has dropped plans to reduce the national speed limit on single carriageway roads.

From BBC

Leicestershire Police said the car was travelling southbound from Nottingham when it left the dual carriageway.

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