# carriageway

/kˈæɹɪdʒwˌeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/carriageway
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the part of a road where vehicles drive. It is the area between the two sides of the road that is used for cars and trucks.

For teachers: the portion of a road intended for the passage of vehicles. Often used in technical or legal contexts to distinguish between the road surface and the surrounding land.

## Examples

- The carriageway is closed for road work today.
- Drivers must stay in their lane on the carriageway to avoid hitting the barriers.
- The expansion of the carriageway was necessary to accommodate the increasing volume of commercial traffic passing through the city center.

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