noun
freeway
FRIHY-wehy
noun
1
A major road designed for fast traffic, with no intersections or traffic lights.
"Traffic on the freeway was backed up for miles during rush hour."
How to Use Freeway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large, high-speed road with no stop signs or traffic lights, usually American English.
UK vs US
Mainly American English; British English typically says "motorway."
Word Forms
freeways plural
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Etymology
From "free" plus "way," originally referring to a toll-free highway.