Synonyms for

Highway

Verb / ˈhaɪˌweɪ / Another word for highway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

Synonyms & similar words

mainroad thoroughfare artery route roadway expressway freeway motorway turnpike boulevard avenue street way drive lane path trail byway passage alley corridor

Synonyms by register

Formal

expressway motorway freeway arterial road

Informal

road street route way

Literary

thoroughfare avenue

Antonyms

lane path trail alley footpath byway

Common collocations

  • on the highway
  • highway patrol
  • highway code
  • highway robbery
  • open highway
  • highway system
  • highway construction
  • highway safety

Word family

noun highway
adjective highway

Usage note

A highway is a major public road, typically connecting towns and cities. 'Highway robbery' refers to robbery committed on a public road.

Example sentences

  1. The highway was closed due to a car accident.
  2. We drove on the highway for hours.
  3. The highway was busy with traffic.
  4. The highway runs from the east coast to the west coast.
  5. The highway is the fastest way to get to the city.

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