freeway

Word parts

free + way

Pronunciation

• enPR: frēʹwā, IPA ^(key): /ˈfriː.wei/

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Noun

Singular freeway

Plural freeways

1. (US) (Australia) (Canada) A freeway is a large road for cars. This is a road that does not cost money to use. Freeways usually have at least two lanes in each direction and have exits, ramps or interchanges rather than intersections.
   • Synonym: highway
   • Antonym: tollroad

Related words

• way
• free