Roadway

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊdˌweɪ/

Definitions of roadway

noun a road or way for traveling from one place to another, typically including a paved surface for vehicles

Example Sentences

A1 The roadway was busy with cars and trucks.

A2 The roadway was lined with trees on either side.

B1 The roadway was under construction, causing delays for drivers.

B2 The roadway was illuminated by streetlights at night.

C1 The roadway was widened to accommodate increased traffic flow.

C2 The roadway was paved with smooth asphalt for a comfortable driving experience.

Examples of roadway in a Sentence

formal The construction crew worked diligently to repair the damaged roadway.

informal Watch out for potholes on the roadway ahead.

slang Let's hit the open roadway and see where it takes us.

figurative Navigating the challenges of life is like driving on a winding roadway.

Grammatical Forms of roadway

• past tense: roadwayed
• plural: roadways
• comparative: more roadway
• superlative: most roadway
• present tense: roadway
• future tense: will roadway
• perfect tense: have roadwayed
• continuous tense: is roadwaying
• singular: roadway
• positive degree: roadway
• infinitive: to roadway
• gerund: roadwaying
• participle: roadwayed

Origin and Evolution of roadway

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'roadway' originated from the combination of 'road' and 'way'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a way or path for traveling, the term 'roadway' has evolved to specifically denote the part of a road intended for vehicles to travel on.