Causeway Meaning in English
word
ˈkɑzˌweɪ/, /ˈkɔzˌweɪ
KAWZ-way
kˈɔːzweɪ
KAWZ-way
Definition
A raised road or path that crosses wet ground or water, usually built up on earth or stone.
Usage & Nuances
'Causeway' is mainly used for roads built above marshes, lakes, or tidal areas. It is more specific than 'bridge' (which spans open spaces) and less common in conversation. Typical collocations include 'cross the causeway' or 'the causeway is flooded'.
Spanish: calzada elevada - paso elevadoPortuguese (BR): estrada elevada - ponte sobre águaPortuguese (PT): estrada elevada - passagem elevadaChinese (Simplified): 堤道 - 高架道路Chinese (Traditional): 堤道 - 高架道路Hindi: ऊंचा रास्ता - पुलियाArabic: طريق مرتفع - جسر فوق ماءBengali: শষ্যপথ - উঁচু রাস্তাপথRussian: насыпная дорога - дамбаJapanese: 堤道Vietnamese: đường đắp caoKorean: 제방도로 - 둑길Turkish: set üstü yol - şoseUrdu: پُل دار راستہ - سطح مرتفع راستہIndonesian: jalan tanggul - jalan lintas
Example Sentences
We drove across the causeway to get to the island.
basic
The causeway was closed because of flooding.
basic
A long causeway connects the town to the mainland.
basic
When the tide comes in, the causeway disappears under water.
natural
There's always traffic on the causeway during the weekend.
natural
Locals say the old stone causeway has been here for centuries.
natural