expressway

Etymology

express + way

noun

  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) A road built to freeway standards.
  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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