motorway
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for motorway, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A major road designed for fast-moving traffic, with no crossroads and limited access points (chiefly British).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use motorway
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From motor + way.
Full origin of motorway →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.