Superhighway: meaning, definitions and examples

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superhighway

 

[ suหpษ™rหˆhaษชweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road network

A superhighway is a large, high-capacity roadway designed for fast and efficient traffic flow. These highways often have multiple lanes, limited access points, and are intended to connect major urban centers and facilitate long-distance travel. They are typically designed for high-speed vehicles and may include features like overpasses and underpasses to minimize intersections. The term is often associated with the interstate systems in the United States but can apply to similar high-capacity roads in other countries as well.

Synonyms

expressway, freeway, interstate, motorway

Examples of usage

  • The superhighway allows for quick travel between cities.
  • Many superhighways have rest areas for travelers.
  • Drivers appreciate the smooth ride of the superhighway.

Translations

Translations of the word "superhighway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น autoestrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคธเคกเคผเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SchnellstraรŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalan tol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพัั‚ั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autostrada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜้€Ÿ้“่ทฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autoroute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autopista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otoyol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์†๋„๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทุฑูŠู‚ ุงู„ุณุฑูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกlnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diaฤพnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜้€Ÿๅ…ฌ่ทฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtocesta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hraรฐbraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพัั‚ั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒกแƒคแƒแƒšแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supersรผrษ™t yolu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autopista

Etymology

The word 'superhighway' emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting the rapid development of highway infrastructure following World War II. In the United States, the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act marked a significant milestone in this evolution, leading to the creation of an extensive network of highways designed for high-speed vehicle traffic. The term combines the prefix 'super-', meaning 'above' or 'beyond', suggesting a roadway that surpasses ordinary highways in design and function. Over the years, the concept of superhighways has expanded globally, with countries around the world constructing similar roadways to support increased automobile travel and economic growth. This evolution in roadways has had profound impacts on urban planning, suburban expansion, and the overall landscape of transportation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,608 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.