interchange

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verb

in·​ter·​change ˌin-tər-ˈchānj 

interchanged; interchanging; interchanges

transitive verb

1

: to put each of (two things) in the place of the other

2

: exchange

intransitive verb

: to change places mutually

interchanger noun

interchange

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noun

in·​ter·​change ˈin-tər-ˌchānj 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of interchanging : exchange

2

: a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams

Examples of interchange in a Sentence

Verb

We interchanged the two tires.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In between them are interchanging layers of Wagyu sofrito, humming with annatto’s earthy, peppery bitterness, and Pecorino béchamel. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

The hit to interchange revenue, Jackson said, would inevitably lessen reward program offerings. —Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

Noun

The new interchange and full Idaho 16 corridor are scheduled to open in 2027, according to ITD officials. —Rose Evans may 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026

The $360 million project — located along Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, across the street from Chicago Premium Outlets mall and near the Interstate 88 interchange — has been under construction since 2023. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English entrechaungen, from Anglo-French *entrechanger, from entre- inter- + changer to change

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for interchange

• rearrange
• arrange
• derange
• estrange
• exchange
• midrange
• change
• grange
• mange
• range
• strange

Kids Definition

interchange

1 of 2 verb

in·​ter·​change ˌint-ər-ˈchānj 

1

: to put each in the place of the other

2

: exchange entry 2

3

: to change places mutually

interchangeability

-ˌchān-jə-ˈbil-ət-ē

noun

interchangeable

-ˈchān-jə-bəl

adjective

interchangeably

-blē

adverb

interchanger noun

interchange

2 of 2 noun

in·​ter·​change ˈint-ər-ˌchānj 

1

: the act or process or an instance of interchanging

2

: a joining of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit streams of traffic to pass from one to another without crossing