superhighway

noun

su·​per·​high·​way ˌsü-pər-ˈhī-ˌwā How to pronounce superhighway (audio)
ˈsü-pər-ˌhī-
1
: a multilane highway (such as an expressway or turnpike) designed for high-speed traffic
2

Examples of superhighway in a Sentence

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But Pike — like many others here — knows that the thousands of dogs roaming freely between the desert landscape and people's homes serve as a superhighway for ticks. Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025 Think of it as a superhighway connecting two bustling cities, allowing seamless and efficient communication. Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Sometimes called America's water superhighway, the Mississippi River plays a crucial role in transporting products through and out of the U.S. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024 The Chippewa and Black rivers are tributaries of the Mississippi River, which has functioned as a superhighway for invasive carp to travel. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for superhighway 

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of superhighway was in 1924

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“Superhighway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhighway. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

superhighway

noun
su·​per·​high·​way ˌsü-pər-ˈhī-ˌwā How to pronounce superhighway (audio)
1
: a highway designed for high-speed traffic
2
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