freeway

noun

free·way | \ ˈfrē-ˌwā

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Definition of freeway

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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Crews will be replacing breakaway cables in the median of the freeway. — oregonlive.com, "Portland metro Tuesday traffic: County offers info meetings on upcoming 11-week Cornelius Pass Rd closure," 4 June 2019 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Heavy rains triggered freeway closures throughout Southern California and unleashed mudflows in areas ravaged by wildfires. — Michael Mcgough, sacbee, "This year's tax deadline is Tuesday. Why some Californians will get 2 extra weeks | The Sacramento Bee," 14 Apr. 2018 With a major freeway closure and home games for the Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and Twins, motorists will face a challenge getting through Minneapolis this weekend. — Houston Chronicle, "Westin completes GHBA Benefit home construction," 9 Mar. 2018 Most people would take the 202 freeway for this route, but Richardson says his Waymo took Chandler Blvd. instead—a route that takes an extra five minutes, according to Google Maps. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "We finally talked to an actual Waymo passenger—here’s what he told us," 13 Dec. 2018 There is no estimated time for the reopening of the freeway, the agency said. — Kellen Browning, sacbee, "Vegetation fire closes Interstate 5 at California-Oregon border," 5 July 2018 In the horrific images, Melyssa lies on the freeway, bleeding from the head and in severe pain as bystanders and emergency personnel try to reassure her and get her into the ambulance. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Former Bravo Star Melyssa Ford Seriously Injured in Horrific Crash with 18-Wheeler Truck," 3 July 2018 Drivers can enable it on the freeway, side streets, or anywhere with distinct lane markings. — Jason Kavanagh, Edmunds, USA TODAY, "Edmunds takes closer look at Tesla, Cadillac and Nissan semi-autonomous driving systems," 17 May 2018 For Westside Pavilion, part of its appeal is its proximity to the I-405 and I-10 freeways and a light rail station, said Mr. Coleman. — Esther Fung, WSJ, "Google to Lease Office Space in a Los Angeles Mall," 8 Jan. 2019

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The first known use of freeway was in 1926

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freeway

noun

English Language Learners Definition of freeway

US : a wide highway that is built for fast travel

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freeway

noun

free·way | \ ˈfrē-ˌwā

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Kids Definition of freeway

: an expressway that can be used without paying tolls

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