freeway

noun

free·​way ˈfrē-ˌwā How to pronounce freeway (audio)
1
: an expressway with fully controlled access
2
: a highway without toll fees

Examples of freeway in a Sentence

a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time
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Southern Californians can expect to see high wait times at the airports and congested traffic on the freeways during the holidays this year. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 The brother had reportedly tried to stop his sibling from crossing the freeway, according to local Housten news outlet KPRC 2. Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Officials urged residents to avoid underground parking garages and freeway underpasses, for fear of becoming trapped. Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024 Fewer skyscrapers and more freeways: Phoenix covers a lot more land area than other major cities. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for freeway 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of freeway was in 1926

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“Freeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeway. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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freeway

noun
free·​way ˈfrē-ˌwā How to pronounce freeway (audio)
: a highway that is free of tolls

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