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expressway

English

Alternative forms

  • expy (contraction)

Etymology

express +? way

Noun

expressway (plural expressways)

  1. (parts of the US) A divided highway where intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
  2. (Canada, parts of the US, Malaysia, Singapore) A road built to freeway standards.
  3. (New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

Synonyms

(abbreviations)

  • ewy / ewy.
  • expwy / expwy.
  • expy / expy.

Derived terms

(abbreviations)

  • ewy / ewy.
  • expy / expy.
  • expwy / expwy.

Translations

See also

  • autoroute
  • carriageway
  • freeway
  • highway
  • motorway

Further reading

  • expressway on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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throughway

English

Alternative forms

  • thruway (nonstandard)

Etymology

From through +? way. Compare thoroughway.

Noun

throughway (plural throughways)

  1. (US) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.

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