roadway

[rohd-wey]

noun

1. the land over which a road is built; a road together with the land at its edge.

2. the part of a road over which vehicles travel; road.

roadway

/ ˈrəʊdˌweɪ /

noun

1. the surface of a road

2. the part of a road that is used by vehicles

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadway¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; road + way ¹

Example Sentences

Lake effect snow downwind of Lakes Superior, Erie, and Ontario could reduce visibility on roadways on Thanksgiving, with more than a foot of snow expected in some areas by Friday.

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The department argues sheltering in place, although far from guaranteeing survival, eliminates the risk of residents getting trapped on roadways, unable to see, with almost no protection.

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Following a series of bends in the road she noticed debris on the roadway and then saw the Focus in bushes.

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The spill site is far from major roadways, part of what officials described as a rugged stretch of watershed feeding into Sisar Creek.

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Officers responded to the 200 block of Dorsey Street on the evening of June 1, where they found Joss near the roadway, according to an incident report.

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