expressway
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
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.
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.
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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