noun
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the surface of a road
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the part of a road that is used by vehicles
Etymology
Origin of roadway
Example Sentences
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Last year, Georgia roadway user revenues covered only 38.3% of roadway spending, requiring the state to cover most of its transportation expenditures from its general fund.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
As it currently stands, road use fees fall short of fully funding roadway systems in most states already, and governments are currently diverting funds from other sources.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, said at Tuesday’s hearing that she often hears claims from carmakers that automated driving technology is a solution to eliminate roadway fatalities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The alert system puts in place precautions including around-the-clock maintenance of the roadway and possible closure and detours around the Grapevine.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Because you and I are friends, I will tell you a full day of my life in wondrous Edmond, Oklahoma, the jewel of the 1-35 roadway.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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