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expressway

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US 131, an expressway in Wyoming, Michigan. Local roads cross over the highway on overpasses.

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Etymology

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From express +‎ way.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /eksˈpɹɛs.weɪ/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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expressway (plural expressways)

  1. (US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
  2. (Canada, parts of the US, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Philippines) Synonym of freeway
  3. (UK, New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

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