expressway

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspresweɪ/
US: /ɪkˈspresweɪ/

  1. A wide road for fast-moving traffic, usually with several lanes.

    1. We took the expressway to get to the airport faster.
    2. The accident on the expressway caused a major traffic jam this morning.

  2. A highway designed for high-speed traffic, with limited access points and divided lanes.

    1. The expressway connects the city center to the suburbs.
    2. Driving on the expressway saved us a lot of time compared to the local roads.

Synonyms

highway freeway motorway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expressway" in English means: A wide road for fast-moving traffic, usually with several lanes., A highway designed for high-speed traffic, with limited access points and divided lanes..

The phonetic transcription of "expressway" is /ɪkˈspresweɪ/ in British English and /ɪkˈspresweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expressway": highway, freeway, motorway.

Example usage of "expressway": "We took the expressway to get to the airport faster.". More examples on the page.