motorway
(moʊtəʳweɪ )
Word forms: motorways
variable noun A2 regional note: in AM, usually use freeway
A motorway is a major road that has been specially built for fast travel over long distances. Motorways have several lanes and special places where traffic gets on and leaves. [British]
...the M1 motorway.
...the national motorway network.
Synonyms: highway [US], A road, main road, freeway [US]
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Translations:
Chinese: 高速公路
Japanese: 高速道路