1
: an expressway with fully controlled access
2
: a highway without toll fees
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Examples of freeway in a Sentence
a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time
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California Highway Patrol said both directions of the freeway were closed in San Joaquin County.
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The three right lanes of the freeway were closed while officers investigated the crash.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The three right lanes of the freeway were closed while officers investigated the crash.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
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“Freeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeway. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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freeway
noun
free·way
ˈfrē-ˌwā 
: a highway that is free of tolls
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