superhighway

noun

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

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The correspondent then takes viewers to Coiba National Park, which lies 15 miles on an island off the coast of Panama and is now in the middle of the world’s largest shark and humpback whale superhighways. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 That is a critical step for Korea’s plan to build an energy superhighway to carry renewables across the nation. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025 Don't let your investment in a state-of-the-art superhighway be compromised by an inability to see the traffic. Serge Lucio, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The documentary, executive produced by Susan Chun, gives a rare look at how Ecuador became a narco superhighway. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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superhighway

noun
su·​per·​high·​way ˌsü-pər-ˈhī-ˌwā How to pronounce superhighway (audio)
1
: a highway designed for high-speed traffic
2
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