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Definition of roadway

roadway

/ˈroʊd.weɪ/
road · way
Plural:roadways
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• noun

1

A road, or Specifically the central part of a road or bridge intended for vehicular traffic as opposed to the sidewalk or shoulder.

Example

"Crews worked overnight to clear the fallen tree from the roadway before the morning commute."

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• Nearby Words

roadside
roadsign
roadster
roadway
roadwork
roadworks
roadworthiness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, formed as a closed compound of the Middle English nouns 'road' (from Old English 'rad', meaning a riding or journey) and 'way' (from Old English 'weg', meaning a path or course).

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