expressway
nounUK /ɪkˈspres.weɪ/
US /ɪkˈspres.weɪ/
A wide road where cars can go fast for a long time without stopping.
We took the expressway to visit Grandma because it is faster than the small roads.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A road designed for fast, direct travel between cities with few stops.
The new expressway cut our trip to the coast by an hour.
3. A limited-access road that keeps through traffic away from local streets.
Trucks use the expressway to avoid driving through town.
4. A major route built to carry heavy traffic quickly.
During rush hour, the expressway was packed with cars.