highway

/ˈhaɪweɪ/noun

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

Example sentence

“Traffic on the highway was backed up for miles after the accident.”

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

Related words

ferryTo carry people or goods back and forth across a river, strait, or other stretch of water by boat.routeThe path or way you follow to get from one place to another.railwayA system of tracks and trains for carrying people or goods.travelerThe usual American spelling of traveller; a person who is on a journey.exploreTo travel through a place to learn what it is like or to look for new discoveries.guideA person whose job is to show others around a place, explain things to them, or lead them safely through difficult areas.