Turnpike: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry, please refer to the first instance for context and examples.

A general term used globally, particularly in environments where multiple types of road systems are discussed.

• Residents are upset about the new toll road
• Taking the toll road can cut down on travel time

Primarily used in American English, often to describe a toll road or highway within a limited regional area.

• We had to pay at every toll booth on the tollway
• The tollway was under construction, which caused delays

A more formal term that can be used in both American and British English, referring to any major highway where drivers must pay a fee.

• The government plans to convert the old road into a toll highway
• The toll highway was expensive, but it saved us a lot of time

Refers to a major highway, often requiring a toll for usage. Suitable for both formal and informal mentions of toll roads.

• There's a new shopping center opening just off the turnpike.
• We traveled along the turnpike and saw many beautiful landscapes.

A physical point where drivers pay a fee to continue using a particular stretch of road, usually found on highways or bridges. This term emphasizes the fee-collecting aspect.

• We had to stop at the tollgate to pay the fee before continuing on our journey.
• The tollgate was crowded with cars waiting to pay their tolls.

A physical gate that blocks access to a restricted area, can be used for security or entry control. Commonly used in places like parking lots or private properties.

• The barrier gate at the entrance of the facility ensures that only authorized vehicles can enter.
• Please wait for the barrier gate to open before proceeding into the parking area.