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motorway

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Noun — A major road designed for fast-moving traffic, with no crossroads and limited access points (chiefly British).

How to use motorway

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From motor + way.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “motorway” mean?

The word “motorway” means a major road designed for fast-moving traffic, with no crossroads and limited access points (chiefly British). In plain terms, a high-speed main road built specifically for cars, with no traffic lights or junctions at ground level.

How do you pronounce “motorway”?

“Motorway” is pronounced MOH-tuh-way (/ˈməʊtəweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “motorway” in a sentence?

Here is “motorway” used in a sentence: “Take the motorway and you'll be there in under an hour.”

What part of speech is “motorway”?

“Motorway” is a noun.

Is “motorway” a common word?

“Motorway” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

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