motorway

/ˈmoʊtərweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A high-speed road, typically with multiple lanes and a central reservation, for long-distance travel by vehicle.

“The motorway was closed due to a severe storm.”

2. verb

To travel on a motorway, especially at a high speed.

“The tourists motorwayed from London to Paris.”

Synonyms

  • expressway
  • freeway
  • highway

Antonyms

  • local road
  • side road