motorway

noun
UK: /ˈməʊtəweɪ/
US: /ˈmoʊtərweɪ/

  1. A long, wide road, usually with several lanes, designed for fast traffic and connecting different towns or cities.

    1. We drove on the motorway to get there faster.
    2. The accident on the motorway caused a significant traffic delay for several hours.

  2. A major divided highway, typically with controlled access and designed for high-speed travel over long distances.

    1. The motorway is the quickest way to travel between cities.
    2. Construction work on the motorway extension should be finished within the next year.

Synonyms

highway freeway expressway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motorway" in English means: A long, wide road, usually with several lanes, designed for fast traffic and connecting different towns or cities., A major divided highway, typically with controlled access and designed for high-speed travel over long distances..

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

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

Example usage of "motorway": "We drove on the motorway to get there faster.". More examples on the page.