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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In one angle, body camera footage shows Brandon Hill, one of the 15 arrested, approach a group of officers who are in the process of arresting another man in the middle of the bridge's roadway.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The roadway was closed for two hours, resulting in traffic congestion and lengthy delays.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In one angle, body camera footage shows Brandon Hill, one of the 15 arrested, approach a group of officers who are in the process of arresting another man in the middle of the bridge's roadway.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The roadway was closed for two hours, resulting in traffic congestion and lengthy delays.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 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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