superhighway

noun

su·​per·​high·​way ˌsü-pər-ˈhī-ˌwā How to pronounce superhighway (audio)
ˈsü-pər-ˌhī-
Synonyms of superhighwaynext
1
: a multilane highway (such as an expressway or turnpike) designed for high-speed traffic
2

Examples of superhighway in a Sentence

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Our strategic position between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi watershed set our course as a commerce superhighway, with the Chicago Portage connecting two vast trading routes between the Atlantic and the Gulf. — Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Mycorrhizal fungi direct traffic through nutrient superhighways and restructure the soil to support life across entire ecosystems. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 In many ways, the Internet is the greatest disseminator of misinformation ever invented, crossed with a superhighway of shopping. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 Beyond the sushi superhighway, guests can order additional Japanese fare — think udon, ramen, side plates and desserts. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superhighway

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of superhighway was in 1924

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“Superhighway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhighway. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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superhighway

noun
1
: a highway designed for high-speed traffic
2

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