Causeway – A raised road or track across low or wet ground

(Pronounced kaus-way)

To remember the definition of the word causeway, use the following mnemonic:

Because he weighed (causeway) so much one end of the road raised up.

Examples of causeway in a sentence

They made sure to drive slow along the causeway as it was a narrow, treacherous road.

The fallen tree made for a handy makeshift causeway across the river.

The causeway leading to the old lighthouse was only accessible during low tide.