Freeway: meaning, definitions and examples

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freeway

 

[ หˆfriหweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

highway transportation

A freeway is a road designed for high-speed traffic, typically with controlled access and no intersections. Freeways are usually divided by a median or barrier to separate opposing lanes of traffic.

Synonyms

expressway, highway, motorway

Examples of usage

  • The freeway was congested with rush hour traffic.
  • We took the freeway to get to the airport quickly.
Context #2 | Noun

American English

In American English, a freeway is a major road with multiple lanes, usually divided by a median, and with no tolls for use.

Synonyms

highway, interstate, thruway

Examples of usage

  • I need to take the freeway to get downtown.
  • The freeway was closed for construction.

Translations

Translations of the word "freeway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น autoestrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคทเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฏ เคฐเคพเคœเคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Autobahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalan tol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะฐะณั–ัั‚ั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autostrada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜้€Ÿ้“่ทฏ (ใ“ใ†ใใใฉใ†ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autoroute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autopista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otoyol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์†๋„๋กœ (gosokdoro)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑูŠู‚ ุณุฑูŠุน (tareeq saree)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกlnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diaฤพnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜้€Ÿๅ…ฌ่ทฏ (gฤosรน gลnglรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtocesta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hraรฐbraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะฐะณะธัั‚ั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ (avtostrada)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ avtomagistral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autopista

Etymology

The term 'freeway' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It was first used to describe toll-free highways where vehicles could move freely without stopping at intersections. Over time, the term became synonymous with high-speed, controlled access roads in various countries around the world.

See also: free, freebie, freed, freedom, freefall, freefaller, freefalling, freeing, freelancer, freely.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,777, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.