highway

noun
UK: /ˈhaɪweɪ/
US: /ˈhaɪweɪ/

  1. A main road connecting towns and cities.

    1. The highway is very busy today. [ ] [ ]
    2. We drove for hours on the highway to reach our destination. [ ] [ ]

  2. An important or direct route to achieving something.

    1. Education is the highway to success. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hard work and dedication are a highway to achieving your goals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

freeway expressway parkway thruway
highway verb

  1. To travel on a main public road.

    1. We are highwaying to the coast tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. Truckers are highwaying goods across the country. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "highway" in English means: A main road connecting towns and cities., An important or direct route to achieving something..

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

Synonyms for "highway": freeway, expressway, parkway, thruway.

Example usage of "highway": "The highway is very busy today.". More examples on the page.