Synonyms

four-lane

American

[fawr-leyn, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌleɪn, ˈfoʊr- /

adjective

(of a highway) having two lanes for traffic in each direction.

a four-lane thruway.

noun

Also four-laner a four-lane highway.

Etymology

Origin of four-lane

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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He took the truck out on the four-lane highway dotted with other car dealerships.

From The Wall Street Journal

The competition complex features a four-lane pool, a six-lane sprint track and a weightlifting stage.

From Los Angeles Times

Organisers will build a four-lane 50m pool, a six-lane sprint track and a weightlifting venue at Resorts World in Las Vegas.

From BBC

The Sherman Oaks site is next to a school and near two boulevards; the Reseda site is on a four-lane avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Traffic on the four-lane span was converted to two general-traffic lanes, and all drivers are allowed to enter the bus-carpool lane until the deck is fixed.

From Seattle Times

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