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

Opponents argue the proposal weakens environmental protections, stifles community input and could fast-track projects like data centers and freeways. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Vehicles drive on the 405 freeway (overpass) past a US flag displayed outside of the Marathon Petroleum Corp. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Suburbs stretch their undulating freeways into the grid, sucking out nutrients (and cutting through neighborhoods). — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The crash occurred on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Markazi province. — ABC News, 26 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