causeway

noun

cause·​way ˈkȯz-ˌwā How to pronounce causeway (audio)
Synonyms of causewaynext
1
: a raised way across wet ground or water
2
: highway
especially : one of ancient Roman construction in Britain
causeway transitive verb

Examples of causeway in a Sentence

The island is linked by a causeway to the mainland.
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Drivers going to Biscayne Boulevard or the MacArthur Causeway should continue east on Southwest First Street, and turn left on Biscayne Boulevard to meet the causeway entrance ramp at Northeast 11th Terrace. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The island connects to the mainland by a causeway that gets covered by water at high tide, so it is cut off for part of each day. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Amador Stretching south from Casco Viejo towards the entrance to the Panama Canal, Amador is a causeway connecting what were once three islands to the rest of the city. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Grab lunch here and then head over the causeway and enjoy it in the shade of Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for causeway

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cauciwey, from cauci + wey way

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of causeway was in the 15th century

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“Causeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/causeway. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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causeway

noun
cause·​way ˈkȯz-ˌwā How to pronounce causeway (audio)
: a raised way or road across wet ground or water

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