different between autobahn vs freeway

autobahn

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?a??to?b??n/

Etymology

Borrowed from German Autobahn.

Noun

autobahn (plural autobahns or autobahnen)

  1. The high-speed intercity highways of Germany.

Derived terms

  • Infobahn

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freeway

English

Etymology

free +? way

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?f?i?.wei/, enPR: fr??w?
  • Rhymes: -i?we?

Noun

freeway (plural freeways)

  1. (Australia, Canada, US) A road designed for safe, high-speed operation of motor vehicles through the elimination of at-grade intersections, usually divided and having at least two lanes in each direction; a dual carriageway with no at-grade crossings, a motorway.
  2. A toll-free highway.

Usage notes

In Australian usage, the term freeway is sometimes avoided for toll roads. For high-speed roads where tolls apply, terms such as tollway and motorway may be used.

Synonyms

  • fwy (abbreviation)

Derived terms

  • fwy (abbreviation)

Related terms

  • autobahn
  • autoroute
  • controlled-access highway
  • expressway
  • highway
  • interstate
  • motorway
  • turnpike

Translations

Further reading

  • Freeway on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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