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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Little is being done for its landscaping, roadways need resurfacing and fountains need to be repaired.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Officers and paramedics arrived and found the unresponsive pedestrian lying in the roadway, investigators said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
At a recent meeting, project officials said drivers will see some shifts in lane availability, including the temporary closures of the roadway’s eastbound and westbound bridge paths.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
During this timeframe, there could be some localized flooding and ponding on roadways.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Officers and paramedics arrived and found the unresponsive pedestrian lying in the roadway, investigators said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
At a recent meeting, project officials said drivers will see some shifts in lane availability, including the temporary closures of the roadway’s eastbound and westbound bridge paths.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
During this timeframe, there could be some localized flooding and ponding on roadways.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for roadway
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadway. Accessed 21 May. 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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