autobahn

ˈaʊtəˌbaʊn

Definitions

1. noun

A German highway with no general speed limit, especially one designed for high-speed travel.

“After renting a car, we decided to drive on the autobahn and see how fast we could go.”

2. proper noun

The autobahn network in Germany, which is a system of high-speed highways.

“The autobahn is the most extensive network of highways in Europe.”

Synonyms

  • highway
  • motorway

Antonyms

  • local road
  • narrow street