Causeway (noun)

A raised road or path, especially one built across wet or marshy ground or water.

Origin:

From middle english 'causey', meaning 'path or road'.

Examples:

1. The causeway connected the mainland to the small island.
2. The causeway was busy with cars and bicycles during the sunny afternoon.
3. Many tourists walk on the causeway to visit the famous temple.
4. The causeway was damaged by the heavy storm and needed to be repaired.
5. The causeway provides a safe passage for animals to cross the swamp.