English · Word Candidate

freeway

/ˈfɹiː.weɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: freeways

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic running in two directions on one separate carriageway each

NounRegister: US

Examples

Contrary to what one might expect of an essay on freeways, this one is neither a diatribe nor a paean.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A toll-free highway.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “freeway” mean?

A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic running in two directions on one separate carriageway each

Is “freeway” formal or informal?

freeway is generally US.

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