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highway

/ˈhaɪweɪ/noun

A major public road built for fast traffic, often with several lanes.

Example sentences

  • “Traffic on the highway was backed up for miles after the accident.”
  • “We drove along the coastal highway with the windows down.”

American English favors 'highway'; British English usually says 'motorway' for the largest roads.

Synonyms for highway

  • freeway
  • expressway

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