as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
an American who apparently was not used to driving in England, as he was traveling down the wrong side of the carriageway
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Recent Examples of carriageway
Two Turkey fans stood in the middle of a three-lane carriageway.
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
The project, first launched in 2019, broke ground in February 2023 to connect the A417 highway bypass to the Cowley roundabout, a section of road that is currently a single-lane carriageway that slows traffic, transportation officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
That last one, piloting an American-size SUV down narrow carriageways from Bloomsbury to Richmond, was the only stretch of expensive misery.
—Curbed, 31 May 2023
On Sunday, October 9, corgi owners from across Britain convened on The Mall—the lengthy carriageway that leads from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace—to walk their faithful friends along the route by which the Queen made her final journey to Windsor Castle last month.
—Vogue, 12 Oct. 2022
Once complete, the eight-lane carriageway – four in each direction – will be India’s longest, and is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to 12 hours, cutting the entire journey by half.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
At Keney Park, the carriageway conceived by Olmsted’s firm for open-air clip-clopping is now a popular spot for another kind of public display.
—Alexandra Lange, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2022
The wheel is small and the steering quick, meaning my hands can remain in place even while navigating a couple of roundabouts that lead me to a wide, smooth two-lane carriageway.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 May 2021
On Friday, the carriageway doors to Pat O’Brien’s will swing open again, and staff wearing the bar's traditional emerald green jackets and new face masks will welcome people back to its famous French Quarter courtyard.
—Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 4 Sep. 2020
James Horncastle, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
The project, first launched in 2019, broke ground in February 2023 to connect the A417 highway bypass to the Cowley roundabout, a section of road that is currently a single-lane carriageway that slows traffic, transportation officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
That last one, piloting an American-size SUV down narrow carriageways from Bloomsbury to Richmond, was the only stretch of expensive misery.
—Curbed, 31 May 2023
On Sunday, October 9, corgi owners from across Britain convened on The Mall—the lengthy carriageway that leads from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace—to walk their faithful friends along the route by which the Queen made her final journey to Windsor Castle last month.
—Vogue, 12 Oct. 2022
Once complete, the eight-lane carriageway – four in each direction – will be India’s longest, and is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to 12 hours, cutting the entire journey by half.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
At Keney Park, the carriageway conceived by Olmsted’s firm for open-air clip-clopping is now a popular spot for another kind of public display.
—Alexandra Lange, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2022
The wheel is small and the steering quick, meaning my hands can remain in place even while navigating a couple of roundabouts that lead me to a wide, smooth two-lane carriageway.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 May 2021
On Friday, the carriageway doors to Pat O’Brien’s will swing open again, and staff wearing the bar's traditional emerald green jackets and new face masks will welcome people back to its famous French Quarter courtyard.
—Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 4 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriageway
Noun
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Fires by San Diego highways show there’s a long way to go.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The move to censure follows several comments Goldthorpe made on Facebook after the Senate passed two bills that would force highway districts to prioritize vehicle traffic and ban them from narrowing streets to under 50 feet wide.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back-bone contusion that prematurely ended his 2024-25 campaign after 30 games stemmed from a fall during a Mar. 19 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is a road closure on Walnut Street between East 18th Street and I-670 East.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Nashville Public Library has unveiled an oral history of Music Row featuring the executives and industry insiders who know the iconic thoroughfare best.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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Located in a strip mall along the busy thoroughfare, the store had debuted in fall of 2020.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whoever first hawked the product on the streets of the Windy City, only Rueckheim was able to turn it into an American institution.—
Teddy Brokaw,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Each pair of shoes is fitted with cork and foam insoles that mold to your foot shape to provide personalized support and cushioning, while the outsoles are made from slip-resistant rubber that will keep you comfy and confident on slick city streets.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The spot flourished when people still smoked cigarettes indoors and there was no freeway in town.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Rolling road and freeway ramp closures begin as early as 3 a.m. on race day, according to event organizers.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some damage has also been reported to the expressway, and communication systems in Bangkok are disrupted.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wildlife crossings that allow animals, snakes, frogs and other species to safely cross roadways have been quite successful around the world.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The National Weather Service predicts minimal travel impacts from the departing winter storm Friday, and most major roadways were said to be wet and icy but open to traffic as of Friday morning.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Carriageway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriageway. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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