toll road

noun

1. a road or highway on which a toll is exacted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toll road¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

In the 1950s, when I-70 was being built, federal rules forbade using government money to connect a free road directly to a toll road.

From Salon

Roger Hargreaves, director of Glossop Heritage Trust, said it was built as a turnpike - or toll road - to connect Sheffield with Manchester.

From BBC

“From a transportation standpoint, we are the northern terminus of the toll roads of the 73 Freeway,” Stephens said.

From Los Angeles Times

Get nickel and dimed every few miles on toll roads back East.

From Los Angeles Times

Washington is among 35 states with at least one toll road, according to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association.

From Seattle Times