roadbed Meaning & Definition
ˈrōd-ˌbed
What Does Roadbed Mean?
Roadbed is used as a noun meaning the bed on which the ties, rails, and ballast of a railroad rest. It can also mean the ballast or the upper surface of the ballast on which the ties rest.
Roadbed: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrōd-ˌbed/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | roadbeds |
| First known use | 1828 |
Roadbed Definition (Noun)
- the bed on which the ties, rails, and ballast of a railroad rest
- the ballast or the upper surface of the ballast on which the ties rest
- the earth foundation of a road prepared for surfacing
- the part of the surface of a road traveled by vehicles
Synonyms of Roadbed
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Roadbed synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Roadbed
Origin of Roadbed
From road + bed.
First Known Use
1828
Roadbed Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of roadbed is /ˈrōd-ˌbed/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rōd).