four-lane
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of four-lane
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Their neighborhoods are surrounded by four-lane highways with no sidewalks let alone any bike infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
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 ● May 21, 2025
Since 2008, the California Department of Transportation has been widening the pass between Paso Robles and Lost Hills from a two-lane highway to a four-lane divided expressway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
The Tesla was traveling 70 mph on four-lane U.S.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
Next to the culvert, a dusty maintenance yard ran all the way back into the shadows under the four-lane bridge.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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