carriageway
Translation
roadway, lane, carriageway
Examples
The motorway has three carriageways in each direction.
The freeway has three roadways in each direction.
A car had broken down on the dual carriageway.
A car had broken down on the divided highway.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) carriageway a road for vehicles The dual carriageway is often busy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roadway, highway
Etymology
From 'carriage' (a vehicle, originally horse-drawn) and 'way' (a road or path).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'way' for 'carriages' (now cars) to travel on. It's the part of the road cars use.