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Beltway

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Noun — A highway that loops around a city.

How to use Beltway

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inside the beltway beltway politics

Etymology

From "belt" (something that encircles) plus "way," originally describing the ring road around Washington, D.C.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Beltway” mean?

The word “Beltway” means a highway that loops around a city. In plain terms, literally a ring road around a city; figuratively, the closed world of Washington politics.

How do you pronounce “Beltway”?

“Beltway” is pronounced BEHLT-way (/ˈbɛltˌweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Beltway” in a sentence?

Here is “Beltway” used in a sentence: “Rush-hour traffic on the beltway added an hour to the drive.”

What part of speech is “Beltway”?

“Beltway” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Beltway” have?

“Beltway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a highway that loops around a city.

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