motorway

noun

mo·​tor·​way ˈmō-tər-ˌwā How to pronounce motorway (audio)
chiefly British

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In 1979, the fast food giant opened its first restaurant in Strasbourg and then strategically spread to all the big cities and, later, to all shopping centers, railways, and motorway service stations to reach as many consumers as possible. Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 Dec. 2024 At real-world motorway speeds (ie, above 75 mph / 120 km/h), engine vibration was noticeable and on the verge of being unpleasant. New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024 The three-part series will explore the tragic death of Princess Diana on the 30th anniversary of that paparazzi car chase through a Parisian motorway tunnel. Peter White, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 On more predominantly motorway driving, the #3 achieved 3.01 miles per kWh, which would equate to 199 miles of range. James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motorway 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorway was in 1897

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“Motorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorway. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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