Synonyms for

Freeway

Verb / ˈfri:ˌweɪ / Another word for freeway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A highway designed for high-speed traffic, with few if any intersections or crossings at the same level.

Synonyms & similar words

motorway superhighway thruway pike throughway expressway statehighway highway expressway motorway autobahn turnpike interstate thruway parkway boulevard artery route roadway drive passage corridor channel lane path trail track

Synonyms by register

Formal

expressway motorway thruway

Informal

highway turnpike pike

Antonyms

road street lane path alley byway

Common collocations

  • driving on the freeway
  • exit the freeway
  • enter the freeway
  • traffic on the freeway
  • freeway system
  • freeway construction
  • freeway speeds

Word family

noun freeway

Usage note

A freeway is a major public road, typically with multiple lanes in each direction, that allows for high-speed traffic. It is a type of expressway with limited access.

Example sentences

  1. The freeway was busy during rush hour.
  2. We took the freeway to get to the beach.
  3. The freeway was closed due to an accident.
  4. The freeway is the fastest way to get to the airport.
  5. The freeway is usually faster than surface streets.

Quotes

  • Life is a freeway, I wanna ride it all night long. - Tom Cochrane
  • Going down the freeway, midnight alleys roam. - Neil Young
  • A freeway is a road where anyone can go anywhere, fast, and safely - John Green

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