fast lane

noun

1

: a traffic lane intended for vehicles traveling at higher speeds

2

: a way of life marked by a fast pace and usually the pursuit of immediate gratification

3

: fast track

fast-lane

ˈfas(t)-ˌlān 

adjective

Examples of fast lane in a Sentence

I pulled into the fast lane to pass the truck.

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea of express lanes on I-77 started nearly two decades with the fast lanes study, but officials chose to focus on the north first. — Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Once the surfaces were smoothed, these strong readings vanished, revealing that regions long believed to be fast lanes for ion transport were actually just microscopic valleys on the material’s surface. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Schneider found himself in the fast lane, needing to figure out those driving skills on the fly. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

But failing to keep moving in such brutal cold is the worst possible strategy—the fast lane to hypothermia. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fast lane

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Kids Definition

fast lane

noun

1

: a traffic lane used by vehicles moving at higher speeds

2

: a way of life marked by a fast pace and the attempt to get everything one wants quickly

3

: fast track