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Definition of expressway

expressway

/ɪkˈsprɛsweɪ/
ex · press · way
Plural:expressways
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• noun

1

North American A multi-lane, divided highway designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, having limited or controlled points of access and exit.

Example

"Traffic on the downtown expressway was backed up for miles during the morning rush hour."

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• Nearby Words

expressively
expressiveness
expressly
expressway
expulsion
expunger
expurgated

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expressway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expressway
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