expressway
A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent…A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
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» We enjoyed driving along the new expressway.
Wir genossen die Fahrt auf der neuen Autobahn. — xtofu80
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Examples
20 sentencesWe enjoyed driving along the new expressway.
deWir genossen die Fahrt auf der neuen Autobahn. — xtofu80
I got stuck in heavy traffic on the expressway.
I got stuck in a traffic jam on the expressway.
Meaning
3 senses(US, regional)A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
автомагистра́льavtomagistrálʹ
(New Zealand, UK)A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.
Kraftfahrstraße
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
(Canada, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea)Synonym of freeway.
Origin
From express + way.From express + way.
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Forms
plural: expresswaysSynonyms
8 synonyms- a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic:freewaymotorwaypikestate highwaysuperhighwaythroughwaythruway
Word family
7 related wordsSee also
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