carriageway

American

[kar-ij-wey] / ˈkær ɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

British.

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

carriageway British

/ ˈkærɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

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

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland said traffic is at a standstill at the Warrenpoint Carriageway and Kilmorey Street areas and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

Carriageway closures happened along and between junctions 10 and 11.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024

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