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highway

A2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /hˈaɪweɪ/

US

  • /ˈhaɪˌweɪ/

Description

A highway is a major public road used for traveling quickly between towns, cities, or other places that are far apart. It is usually wider and faster than a local street, and it often has several lanes, clear signs, exits, and long stretches with few stops. People use it for daily travel, road trips, and moving goods by truck.

The word can also be used in a figurative way. If someone says a person is "on the highway to success," they mean that person is moving forward quickly and clearly toward a goal.

Examples

  1. 1

    Driving route

    We got on the highway as soon as we left the city.

  2. 2

    Rush hour

    Traffic on the highway was heavy after work.

  3. 3

    Roadside business

    There’s a good diner just off the highway.

    • Phrase

      just off the highway

      very close to it, after taking an exit

  4. 4

    Crash closure

    Police closed the highway for two hours after the crash.

  5. 5

    Home location

    Their house is right beside the highway, so it gets noisy at night.

  6. 6

    Unfair price

    Charging that much for parking is highway robbery.

    • Phrase

      highway robbery

      a price that feels extremely unfair

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • highwaynoun

Forms

  • highwayspluralnoun