Definitions

1. noun

the remains of an animal that has been killed by a vehicle, typically on a road

“The driver hit a deer and it was a huge piece of roadkill on the highway.”

2. noun

an animal that has been killed by a vehicle, especially one that is then discarded on the side of the road

“The roadkill on the highway was a sad sight for the wildlife enthusiasts.”

3. verb

to be killed by a vehicle, especially on a road

“The bird flew too close to the road and was roadkilled by a speeding car.”