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
“The event occurred when the pedestrian suddenly entered the roadway from behind a tall SUV, moving directly into our vehicle’s path,” Waymo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
The report, which came from the review of bodycam footage and documentation, said officers tried to move Pretti off a roadway but he wouldn’t move.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
There are fountains up and down this roadway now, and squared-off beds of flowers, and new, peculiar statues.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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