Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
causeway
noun
ˈkɔːz.weɪ
Definition
A raised road or path, often built over water or wet ground, providing a passage across a body of water or a swampy area.
Examples
- The ancient Romans built a causeway to connect the island to the mainland.
- A causeway made it easy for cars to access the beach.
- The city is planning to restore the old causeway that links the two towns.
Meaning
A causeway is typically constructed to allow travel where conditions would otherwise be difficult due to water or mud.
Synonyms
- bridge
- embankment
- pathway