1
a
: the strip of land over which a road passes
b
: road
specifically
: roadbed sense 2b
2
: the part of a bridge used by vehicles
Synonyms of roadway
Examples of roadway in a Sentence
Police cleared the roadway for the parade.
a cow wandered into the roadway
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To quickly repair the roadways, Caltrans has opted for more temporary repairs.
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Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The dispute highlights how TxDOT’s push for uniform roadway standards is colliding with cities’ efforts to allow streetscapes to be used for expression, leaving Dallas in regulatory limbo as the state decides how hard to enforce its rules.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The dispute highlights how TxDOT’s push for uniform roadway standards is colliding with cities’ efforts to allow streetscapes to be used for expression, leaving Dallas in regulatory limbo as the state decides how hard to enforce its rules.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadway. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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roadway
noun
road·way
ˈrōd-ˌwā 
1
a
: the strip of land over which a road passes
b
2
: the part of a bridge used by vehicles
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