Synonyms for

Roadway

Verb / ˈrəʊˌdweɪ / Another word for roadway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A wide way for vehicles, pedestrians, and animals to travel on.

Synonyms & similar words

thoroughfare avenue street highway motorway freeway expressway boulevard lane route path track trail passage corridor alley byway carriageway causeway promenade

Synonyms by register

Formal

thoroughfare arterial highway avenue

Informal

street lane route way

Literary

path track

Antonyms

sidewalk footpath pavement walkway bikeway trail

Common collocations

  • open roadway
  • closed roadway
  • public roadway
  • private roadway
  • access roadway
  • main roadway
  • narrow roadway
  • wide roadway

Word family

noun roadway

Usage note

Roadway specifically refers to the part of a road intended for vehicles. It is often used in technical or legal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The roadway was blocked due to an accident.
  2. The city is planning to widen the roadway to reduce traffic.
  3. The bicyclist rode on the roadway.
  4. The roadway was slippery after the rain.
  5. The roadway was illuminated by streetlights.

Quotes

  • The roadway is a symbol of our journey through life.
  • The roadway ahead is full of twists and turns.
  • The roadway is a path to new adventures.

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