Expressway: meaning, definitions and examples

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expressway

[ ɪkˈsprɛsˌweɪ ]

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highway

A divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, with at least partial control of access and generally with some grade separation.

Synonyms

freeway, highway, motorway

Examples of usage

Let's take the expressway to get there faster.
The expressway was built to ease traffic congestion in the city.

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urban area

A wide road in an urban area, typically with multiple lanes in each direction and few or no intersections.

Synonyms

arterial road, boulevard, thoroughfare

Examples of usage

The new expressway will connect the downtown area with the suburbs.
He drove along the expressway to reach the airport.

Translations

Translations of the word "expressway" in other languages:

🇵🇹 via expressa

🇮🇳 एक्सप्रेसवे

🇩🇪 Schnellstraße

🇮🇩 jalan tol

🇺🇦 швидкісна дорога

🇵🇱 droga ekspresowa

🇯🇵 高速道路

🇫🇷 autoroute

🇪🇸 autopista

🇹🇷 otoyol

🇰🇷 고속도로

🇸🇦 طريق سريع

🇨🇿 dálnice

🇸🇰 diaľnica

🇨🇳 高速公路

🇸🇮 hitra cesta

🇮🇸 hraðbraut

🇰🇿 экспресс жол

🇬🇪 სწრაფი გზა

🇦🇿 sürətli yol

🇲🇽 autopista

Word origin

The term 'expressway' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, as a way to describe roads designed for high-speed traffic with limited access points. The concept evolved over time to include different types of roadways in various countries, each serving the purpose of facilitating faster transportation within and between urban areas.