roadway

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊd.weɪ/
US: /ˈroʊd.weɪ/

  1. A specially prepared area on which vehicles travel; a road.

    1. The roadway was slippery after the rain.
    2. Construction crews are repairing the roadway to improve traffic flow.

  2. The part of a road used by vehicles, excluding the sidewalk or shoulder.

    1. Cars filled the roadway during rush hour.
    2. The accident blocked one lane of the roadway, causing major delays.

Synonyms

street highway thoroughfare avenue road

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "roadway" in English means: A specially prepared area on which vehicles travel; a road., The part of a road used by vehicles, excluding the sidewalk or shoulder..

The phonetic transcription of "roadway" is /ˈrəʊd.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈroʊd.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "roadway": street, highway, thoroughfare, avenue, road.

Example usage of "roadway": "The roadway was slippery after the rain.". More examples on the page.