four-lane
Americanadjective
noun
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 ● Jan. 7, 2026
The competition complex features a four-lane pool, a six-lane sprint track and a weightlifting stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
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
Wang saw several vehicles moving in the opposite direction of the four-lane highway and a fellow driver soon informed him about the collapse, local media reported.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
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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