Expressway

//eksˈpɹɛs.weɪ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated. US, regional

    "The funding will allow state and city officials to devise a community-driven plan to cap parts of the 6.5-mile expressway with structures that could reduce traffic noise and contain green space, pedestrian walkways and air filtration systems."

  2. 2
    a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic wordnet
  3. 3
    Synonym of freeway. Canada, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South-Korea
  4. 4
    A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway. New-Zealand, UK

    "The £4bn expressways form a diamond linking Delhi with the country's three other largest cities, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta, marking the beginning of more than £35bn of road projects."

Etymology

From express + way.

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