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Definition of carriageway

carriageway

/ˈkær.ɪdʒ.weɪ/
car · riage · way
Plural:carriageways
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carriageway Lexical Profile

carriageway Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British The part of a road intended for vehicles, in contrast to the pavement or verge.

Example

"Debris from the fallen tree blocked the main carriageway for several hours."

2

British Either of the two sides of a divided highway or motorway carrying traffic in one direction.

Example

"Traffic on the northbound carriageway was moving slowly due to roadworks."

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• Nearby Words

carport
carrauntoohil
carriage
carriageway
carrier
carrington
carrington falls

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carriageway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carriageway
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