Expressway
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noun.
A major divided highway designed for high-speed travel, having few or no intersections.
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noun.
A
divided highway
where
intersections
and
direct
access
to
adjacent
properties
have been
eliminated
.
noun.
A
road
built to
freeway
standards.
noun.
A road built for high speed
traffic
, but not up to
motorway
standards or designated a motorway.
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noun.
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
Word Usage
"Brooklyn itself was fine but calling 278 an expressway is a laugh."
cross-reference
autoroute
motorway
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
highway
main road
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
autobahn
autostrada
toll road
turnpike
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
$helptext
224-3041
Fargo
bireme
disconnector
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Autobahn
US highway
alley
alleyway
arterial