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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsprɛsweɪ/ · UK /ɪkˈspresweɪ/

expressway means: A wide road with several lanes in each direction, built for fast traffic.

noun

FAST MAIN ROADB2

A wide road with several lanes in each direction, built for fast traffic.

  • The expressway takes us into the city.
  • Traffic moved slowly along the expressway this morning.
  • They are building a new expressway near the airport.

Similar words: highway

Common phrases: busy expressway, expressway traffic, on the expressway

DIVIDED HIGHWAYB2

A fast road with opposite directions separated, usually entered and left through special ramps.

  • Take the next expressway exit.
  • A concrete barrier separates the expressway’s opposing lanes.
  • She joined the expressway using the entrance ramp.

Similar words: freeway, divided highway

Common phrases: expressway exit, expressway ramp, divided expressway

Questions about expressway

What does expressway mean?

A wide road with several lanes in each direction, built for fast traffic.

What is expressway in other languages?

Türkçe: otoyol · Español: vía rápida · Français: voie rapide · Deutsch: Schnellstraße · Italiano: superstrada · 日本語: 自動車専用道路

How do you pronounce expressway?

In American English /ɪkˈsprɛsweɪ/; in British English /ɪkˈspresweɪ/.

How do you use expressway in a sentence?

The expressway takes us into the city. Traffic moved slowly along the expressway this morning.

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