straightaway

American  

[streyt-uh-wey] / ˈstreɪt əˌweɪ /

adjective

1. straight onward, without turn or curve, as a racecourse.

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noun

1. a straightaway course or part.

adverb

1. immediately; right away.

straightaway British  

/ ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ /

adverb

1. at once

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noun

1. the US word for straight

Etymology

Origin of straightaway

First recorded in 1870–75; from phrase straight away

Example Sentences

"If that had been someone in my party, I'd have dealt with it straightaway," he said.

From BBC

But Baron Hoover did not answer straightaway; he hemmed and hawed and cleared his throat.

From Literature

Penelope was deeply impressed; straightaway she wanted to reward the wolves for their superb self-control.

From Literature

Experienced drivers can hit 170 mph on the back straightaway.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I love racing cars because of the thrill of it, passing cars, getting passed, going 130 mph in the straightaway,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times