interstate vs. highway
interstate vs. highway: What's the difference?
Highway refers to a major roadway, especially one that goes between towns or cities. Interstate refers to a type of highway that stretches between states. While all interstates are highways, not all highways are interstates.
[in-ter-steyt, in-ter-steyt]
/ ˌɪn tərˈsteɪt, ˈɪn tərˌsteɪt /
adjective
noun
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a highway serving two or more states.
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(sometimes initial capital letter) a highway that is part of the nationwide U.S. Interstate Highway System.
[hahy-wey]
/ ˈhaɪˌweɪ /
noun
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a main road, especially one between towns or cities.
the highway between Los Angeles and Seattle.
- Synonyms:
- interstate , thruway , freeway , expressway
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any public road or waterway.
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any main or ordinary route, track, or course.
