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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

“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

The rental car company charged $12.99 a day for a tollway pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2021

Its approval is necessary to unlock federal funds for the 47-mile tollway south of Chicago.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2014

There's a quick charger on the tollway on each side.

From Chicago Tribune • Sep. 26, 2013

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