expressway
noun
ex·press·way
ik-ˈspres-ˌwā 
: a high-speed divided highway for through traffic with access partially or fully controlled
Synonyms of expressway
Examples of expressway in a Sentence
a baffling maze of high-speed expressways encircles the city
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About two thirds is south of Interstate 595 and one third north of the expressway.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The alert triggered temporary closures along a major highway, the Décarie expressway, as well as a temporary shutdown of significant sections of two subway lines.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Gary police said a suspect was placed into custody on Wednesday in connection with a road rage expressway shooting earlier this week.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The alert triggered temporary closures along a major highway, the Décarie expressway, as well as a temporary shutdown of significant sections of two subway lines.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Gary police said a suspect was placed into custody on Wednesday in connection with a road rage expressway shooting earlier this week.
—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expressway
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“Expressway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expressway. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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expressway
noun
ex·press·way
ik-ˈspres-ˌwā
: a divided superhighway that may be entered and left only at special places
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