turnpike

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːnpaɪk/
US: /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/

  1. A highway, especially a modern one, where drivers must pay a toll.

    1. We took the turnpike to get there faster.
    2. The new turnpike reduced travel time significantly, but the tolls are quite expensive.

  2. A road, especially in the past, where you had to pay a toll to use it.

    1. The old turnpike was rough and dusty.
    2. Travelers in the 18th century often used turnpike roads to move between cities, paying tolls at each gate.

Synonyms

toll road highway expressway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turnpike" in English means: A highway, especially a modern one, where drivers must pay a toll., A road, especially in the past, where you had to pay a toll to use it..

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

Synonyms for "turnpike": toll road, highway, expressway.

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