turnpike
2 synonyms for turnpike, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A major road, especially one that charges a toll to drive on it.
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.
toll road
How to use turnpike
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
turnpike road
toll on the turnpike
Etymology
From Middle English turnpyke, originally a spiked barrier used to block a road until a toll was handed over — from "turn" plus "pike" (a spiked shaft).
Full origin of turnpike →Frequently asked questions
What does “turnpike” mean?
The word “turnpike” means a major road, especially one that charges a toll to drive on it. In plain terms, a toll road, or historically the tollgate that blocked it.
How do you pronounce “turnpike”?
“Turnpike” is pronounced TURN-pyk (/ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “turnpike” in a sentence?
Here is “turnpike” used in a sentence: “They took the turnpike to save time on the drive.”
What part of speech is “turnpike”?
“Turnpike” is a noun.
Where does the word “turnpike” come from?
The word “turnpike” comes from Middle English. From Middle English turnpyke, originally a spiked barrier used to block a road until a toll was handed over — from "turn" plus "pike" (a spiked shaft).
How many meanings does “turnpike” have?
“Turnpike” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major road, especially one that charges a toll to drive on it.
