freeway

[free-wey]

noun

1. an express highway with no intersections, usually having traffic routed on and off by means of a cloverleaf.

2. a toll-free highway.

freeway

/ ˈfriːˌweɪ /

noun

1. another name for expressway

2. a major road that can be used without paying a toll

Word History and Origins

Origin of freeway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; free + way ¹

Example Sentences

“How do you get the most people to see the most art? And for L.A., that means the freeways,” said Harden.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

It appeared that the helicopter augered into the dirt embankment on the side of the highway, tearing up weeds with its tail rotor before skidding across five freeway lanes.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

When Bento first studied the effects of the decal program in 2014, proponents argued it would cause an overall reduction in freeway traffic.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

To prove it, the camera cut to a photo showing signs that were displayed over the 101 freeway in L.A. when Kimmel went back on the air following his suspension.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“We do a lot of outreach in the riverbeds, mountains, next to the freeway or near a mall. The second thing we do is search-and-rescue.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• artery 
• highway 
• interstate 
• road 
• superhighway 
• thoroughfare