freeway

noun

free·​way ˈfrē-ˌwā 

1

: an expressway with fully controlled access

2

: a highway without toll fees

Synonyms of freeway

• highway
• road
• expressway
• street
• thoroughfare
• route
• roadway
• boulevard
• carriageway

Examples of freeway in a Sentence

a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time

Recent Examples on the Web

With a grassy roof that peeks above the freeway, the building's signature white, curved exterior exudes an otherworldly aura. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Police closed down eastbound I-94 between I-696 and 11 Mile Road while gathering evidence, but have since reopened all lanes of the freeway. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Ridesharing service Uber must pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed after a driver ordered her out of the car on the freeway. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

As flash floods have come and gone throughout the week, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminded drivers that the weekend freeway restriction schedule was subject to change due to weather or other factors. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for freeway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

freeway

noun

free·​way ˈfrē-ˌwā 

: a highway that is free of tolls