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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Meanwhile, investigators on Wednesday scoured along roadways in the foothills north of Tucson for any evidence that could help them crack the case.
From Los Angeles Times
They found the vehicle more than 500 feet below the roadway, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times
CHP officers received multiple calls starting at 8:17 a.m. reporting collisions in both the north and southbound lanes of the roadway, the agency reported.
From Los Angeles Times
“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
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.
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