noun
expressway
ihks-PREHS-wehy
Expressway (noun) means a wide, divided road built for fast-moving traffic, usually with limited access points. Example: “Take the expressway to avoid the city centre traffic.”
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A wide, divided road built for fast-moving traffic, usually with limited access points.
"Take the expressway to avoid the city centre traffic."
How to use expressway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major road designed for fast, uninterrupted driving — similar to a motorway or freeway.
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English usually says "motorway" or "dual carriageway".
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Word forms
- Plural
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Take the _____ to avoid the city centre traffic.
Etymology
A compound of express and way.
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What does “expressway” mean?
The word “expressway” means a wide, divided road built for fast-moving traffic, usually with limited access points. In plain terms, a major road designed for fast, uninterrupted driving — similar to a motorway or freeway.
How do you pronounce “expressway”?
“Expressway” is pronounced ihks-PREHS-wehy (/eksˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “expressway” in a sentence?
Here is “expressway” used in a sentence: “Take the expressway to avoid the city centre traffic.”
What is another word for “expressway”?
Words with a similar meaning to “expressway” include ewy, expwy and expy.
What part of speech is “expressway”?
“Expressway” is a noun.
