Roadway
ˈroʊdˌweɪ
Definitions
A path or surface, especially one with a prepared surface, that vehicles and pedestrians use for travel.
ˈroʊdˌweɪ
A surface or path for vehicles and pedestrians to travel on.
The roadway was covered in a layer of ice after the snowstorm.
💡 Simply: Imagine a street or highway where cars and people walk. That's the roadway! It's like the ground you use to get from one place to another.
👶 For kids: A road where cars and people can walk.
More Examples
Construction crews are repairing the damaged sections of the roadway.
A wide roadway is essential for the smooth flow of traffic during rush hour.
How It's Used
"The roadway was closed due to construction."
"The city council approved plans for a new roadway to alleviate traffic congestion."
Idioms & expressions
Hit the roadway
To begin a journey or travel by road.
"We're going to hit the roadway early tomorrow morning to avoid the traffic."
From 'road' + '-way', reflecting the path or course for travel. The term is relatively modern, appearing with the development of organized road systems.
The word 'roadway' gained prominence with the development of paved roads and organized transportation infrastructure, replacing more general terms like 'road' in some contexts for clarity.