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
Examples of roadway in a Sentence
Police cleared the roadway for the parade.
a cow wandered into the roadway
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
The National Weather Service predicts minimal travel impacts from the departing winter storm Friday, and most major roadways were said to be wet and icy but open to traffic as of Friday morning.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Wildlife crossings that allow animals, snakes, frogs and other species to safely cross roadways have been quite successful around the world.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
The National Weather Service predicts minimal travel impacts from the departing winter storm Friday, and most major roadways were said to be wet and icy but open to traffic as of Friday morning.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Wildlife crossings that allow animals, snakes, frogs and other species to safely cross roadways have been quite successful around the world.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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 9 Apr. 2025.
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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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