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expressway Definition

☆ express·way (ek spres′wā′, ik-)

noun

a divided highway for through traffic, with full or partial control of access and generally with overpasses or underpasses at intersections

Etymology: express + (high)way

expressway Synonyms

expressway

n.

superhighway, freeway, turnpike; see road 1.

expressway Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • toll: Wide benefits 7. For road users, there could be many potential advantages in a tolled expressway linking Birmingham and Manchester.
  • cross: Center, crosses the Expressway by the footbridge at the far end of the SECC carpark, then alongside the Expressway to Partick.
  • take: Vehicles wishing to travel over great distances within the city will usually take the expressways in order to save on travel time.
  • use: Victory in the Philippines - the court has ruled in favor of bikes using expressways.
  • propose: The proposed Expressway will pass through South Staffordshire resulting in significant social, environmental and economic impacts.
  • exit: Whether you approach SS from the south or the north you exit the expressway at the SS junction.

Preposition: at

  • signal: Cross the expressway at the traffic signals and turn left.

Adjective modifier

  • new: The planning process for an entirely new off-line expressway will be more difficult.
  • a55: Holyhead Access: The A55 expressway to Anglesey cuts journey times across the island by up to 30 minutes.
  • parallel: The consultation says, ' we recognize that a parallel expressway would involve greater land take than widening the existing road ' .
  • elevated: In addition, an elevated east-west expressway in Taipei was completed in June 1998.
  • coastal: The A55 coastal expressway is within 3 miles offering swift road access to the North Wales Coastal towns.
  • urban: The hotel is located 5 minutes by walk from Hakata subway station and just a minute drive from the urban expressway.

Modifies a noun

  • system: Other plans include establishing an efficient freeway interchange system as well as improving the freeway and expressway management system.
  • entrance: It is conveniently situated near several expressway entrances for quick access to Bangkok Airport or other areas.

Noun used with modifier

  • airport: It is at a short distance from the business districts, shopping complexes, nightspots and is easily accessible to the airport expressways.
  • toll: Green signs used for toll expressway or highways only.
  • exit: Exit expressway at first exit ( sign says Rhos on Sea ) then turn right at traffic lights.