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Definition of freeway

freeway

/ˈfriː.weɪ/
free · way
Plural:freeways
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• noun

1

North American A wide, multi-lane highway designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, having no intersections, traffic lights, or tolls, with access and exit provided exclusively by ramps.

Example

"Morning commuters experienced heavy delays after a minor collision blocked two lanes of the interstate freeway."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in North American (especially western US) and Australian English to refer to a toll-free, controlled-access highway; British English uses 'motorway'.

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freethinking
freetown
freeware
freeway
freewheel
freewheeling
freewill

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1930 by American urban planner Edward M. Bassett as a compound of 'free' and 'way', originally denoting a divided highway free of cross-traffic intersections and tolls.

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