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tollway

American  
[tohl-wey] / ˈtoʊlˌweɪ /

noun

  1. toll road.


Etymology

Origin of tollway

First recorded in 1945–50; toll 1 + way 1

Example Sentences

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“For comparison purposes, consider the old toll booth approach at the tollway or turnpike 30 years ago versus the Zip Cash or Toll Tag systems we see today,” Fleming says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Once a tollway, the iconic mile-long suspension bridge — a crucial artery in the nation’s busiest port complex — has been deteriorating for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

“If you drive early morning up on the tollway, you can see it’s all hazy,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

But it’s important to note that the tollway isn’t the only object of the Urban Modal Transit Oversight Committee’s attention.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2020

Authorities say she continued on the tollway and struck a retaining wall.

From Chicago Tribune • Sep. 10, 2014

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