expressway

noun

(Canada, parts of the US, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Philippines) Synonym of freeway.

(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

(UK, New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

Roots

premopress- · Latin · press

Synonyms for expressway

freewayn motorwayn thruwayn superhighwayn highwayn autoroute autostradan autobahnn parkwayn turnpiken roadwayn roadn highroadn carriagewayn thoroughfaren causewayn boulevardn bywayn

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