turnpike

noun

turn·pike | \ ˈtərn-ˌpīk

Definition of turnpike

1a(1) : a road (such as an expressway) for the use of which tolls are collected

(2) : a road formerly maintained as a turnpike

b : a main road especially : a paved highway with a rounded surface

2 : tollgate

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the turnpike was jammed with people heading south for the long weekend

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The woman was riding her bike on the turnpike at 5:30 a.m. near the entrance to Route 17 when the truck hit her, knocking her off her bicycle, police said. — Zach Murdock, courant.com, "Glastonbury police searching for silver Ford F-150 involved in early morning hit-and-run," 28 Aug. 2019 Troop E, which primarily patrolled the turnpike, was disbanded in spring 2018, with several troopers eventually brought up on charges. — Matt Rocheleau, BostonGlobe.com, "How one trooper’s alleged racist remark ignited the State Police overtime scandal," 17 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, at the other end of the turnpike, the focus is on the helmet. — Jon Wilner, The Denver Post, "Head trauma research: Colorado projects (funded by the Pac-12) aim to reduce, and understand, concussions," 15 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, at the other end of the turnpike, the focus is on the helmet. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Head trauma research: Colorado projects (funded by the Pac-12) aim to reduce, and understand, concussions," 14 Aug. 2019 But those traveling east on Douglas Road have to crane their necks to see approaching eastbound traffic coming over a hill on the turnpike. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "Glastonbury officials nearing completion of Douglas Road and Sycamore Street intersection study," 2 Aug. 2019 The photos found by Motherboard appear to be from a 2017 set of images collected by the company at a Pennsylvania turnpike. — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, "The Technology 202: Google's lobbying shake-up signals its readying for Washington battle," 14 June 2019 The turnpike's westbound lanes remained closed as the investigation continued. — Loyd Brumfield, Dallas News, "Two drivers killed in wrong-way collision on Bush Turnpike in Richardson," 27 June 2019 According to the patrol, the victim was driving a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van east on the turnpike in Sandusky County at about 11 a.m. and was behind a 2019 International semi-trailer. — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com, "Driver on Ohio Turnpike hit, killed by debris after semi strikes bridge," 10 July 2019

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turnpike

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English Language Learners Definition of turnpike

US : a major road that you must pay to use

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turnpike

noun

turn·pike | \ ˈtərn-ˌpīk

Kids Definition of turnpike

: a road that people must pay a toll to use

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