expressway

English

noun
Definitions
  • (parts of the) A divided highway where intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
  • (Canada) A road built to freeway standards.
  • (New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

Etymology

Compound from English express + English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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