English · Travel & Places
highway
/ˈhaɪ.weɪ/
[/ˈhaɪ.weɪ/]
major fast road
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A main road, especially one connecting towns and built for fast travel.
Example
They sped along the highway, passing slower trucks as the city lights faded behind them.
They sped along the highway, passing slower trucks as the city lights faded behind them.
Etymology
From Old English 'heahweg', literally 'high way', a main public road.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in driving and transport contexts.