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turnpike Synonyms
Another word for turnpike
Choosing another word for turnpike depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An expressway or main highway, especially one on which a toll is collected.
Usage Example
"Commuters experienced heavy delays along the tollway during the Friday evening rush hour."
Strongest
tollway
toll road
Strong
thruway
expressway
highway
• noun (Context 2)
A barrier or gate set across a road to stop passage until a toll has been paid (historical).
Usage Example
"In the eighteenth century, merchants had to stop at the parish tollgate to pay for road maintenance before entering the market town."
Strongest
tollgate
tollbar
Opposites of turnpike
The opposite of turnpike shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
freeway
backroad
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turnpike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turnpike