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freeway

noun
free·​way | \ ˈfrē-ˌwā How to pronounce freeway (audio) \

Definition of freeway

1 : an expressway with fully controlled access
2 : a highway without toll fees

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Examples of freeway in a Sentence

a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time

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Changes to directional flow on freeways and other roads may be made. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Are you ready to evacuate safely in a disaster?," 1 Sep. 2019 The tour of the community south of the Davison and west of the Lodge freeways runs Friday to Sunday and is to raise money for more homes in the future. Detroit Free Press, "New Detroit neighborhood full of tiny homes could change lives for residents," 30 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of freeway

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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freeway

noun

English Language Learners Definition of freeway

US : a wide highway that is built for fast travel

freeway

noun
free·​way | \ ˈfrē-ˌwā How to pronounce freeway (audio) \

Kids Definition of freeway

: an expressway that can be used without paying tolls

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