SINCE 1828
on-ramp
noun
\ ˈȯn-ˌramp
, ˈän-\
, ˈän-\
Definition of on-ramp
: a ramp by which one enters a limited-access highway
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on-ramp
noun
English Language Learners Definition of on-ramp
US
: a short road that is used for driving onto a highway
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