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Uncommon
roadway
ROHD-way
Roadway (noun) means the part of a road, bridge, or street actually used by vehicles for travel. Example: “Workers repainted the lane markings on the roadway overnight.”
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The part of a road, bridge, or street actually used by vehicles for travel.
"Workers repainted the lane markings on the roadway overnight."
How to use roadway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe travelled surface of a road, as opposed to the shoulder, pavement, or verge.
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Etymology
From Middle English forms combining "road" and "way" — literally "a way for riding."
Rhymes for roadway
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What does “roadway” mean?
The word “roadway” means the part of a road, bridge, or street actually used by vehicles for travel. In plain terms, the travelled surface of a road, as opposed to the shoulder, pavement, or verge.
How do you pronounce “roadway”?
“Roadway” is pronounced ROHD-way (/ˈɹoʊdˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roadway” in a sentence?
Here is “roadway” used in a sentence: “Workers repainted the lane markings on the roadway overnight.”
What part of speech is “roadway”?
“Roadway” is a noun.
Where does the word “roadway” come from?
The word “roadway” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forms combining "road" and "way" — literally "a way for riding.".
Is “roadway” a common word?
“Roadway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
