roadway

[ rohd-wey ]

noun

1. the land over which a road is built; a road together with the land at its edge.
2. the part of a road over which vehicles travel; road.

roadway

/ ˈrəʊdˌweɪ /

noun

1. the surface of a road
2. the part of a road that is used by vehicles

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadway¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; road + way ¹

Example Sentences

There have been incidents where wet roadways have caused them to lose traction.

From BBC

This announcement comes months after residents have pleaded for state and federal assistance amid escalating land movement that has ruined homes, required almost incessant roadway repairs and forced out utility providers.

From Los Angeles Times

For months, the movement had been accelerating and expanding, damaging homes, cracking roadways and upending life across the Portuguese Bend area.

From Los Angeles Times

The biggest traffic headaches are likely on Friday when the three major sporting events will take place but roadway congestion isn’t likely to ease too much as other events are scheduled through the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

Crews were spending the morning sweeping out water and mud from the roadway.

From Los Angeles Times

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