autostrada
noun
au·to·stra·da ˌau̇-tō-ˈsträ-də 
ˌȯ-tō-
plural autostradas or autostrade ˌau̇-tō-ˈsträ-(ˌ)dā
ˌȯ-tō-
: an expressway especially in Italy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Appreciate its deep tranquility before hopping on the chaotic autostrada again. 
Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 From Abruzzo, wind down SS652 to the Adriatic coast and then plunge down to the heel on the A14/A14 autostrada. Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 From Abruzzo, wind down SS652 to the Adriatic coast and then plunge down to the heel on the A14/A14 autostrada. Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 Word History
Etymology
Italian, from automobile + strada street, from Late Latin strata paved road — more at street
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
autostradas
noun
variants or autostrade
as in dual carriageways
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dual carriageways
- ring roads
- high roads
- motorways
- superhighways
- corniches
- autoroutes
- roadways
- autobahns
- highways
- bypasses
- arteries
- roads
- streets
- pike
- drives
- pikes
- parkways
- causeways
- routes
- interstates
- freeways
- beltways
- secondary roads
- thoroughfares
- rows
- thruways
- passes
- turnpikes
- expressways
- boulevards
- switchbacks
- bystreets
- arterials
- high streets
- avenues
- shunpikes
- through streets
- side roads
- side streets
- carriageways
- traces
- drags
- Main Streets
- lanes
- crossroads
- branches
- ways
- backstreets
- alleys
- alleyways
- byways
- circles
- mews
- laneways
- places
