expressway
n. countablen. a wide road built for fast travel over long distances. It usually has several lanes and no traffic lights to slow you down.
n. a high-speed divided highway designed for through traffic, typically featuring grade-separated intersections and controlled access. Primarily used in North American and East Asian English varieties.
The new expressway cuts the travel time to the city in half.
Heavy rain caused several minor accidents on the expressway, leading to a massive traffic jam during the morning commute.
Urban planners designed the expressway to bypass the congested city center, though the project faced criticism for dividing established residential neighborhoods and increasing local noise pollution.
From express + way.
Commonly used in the United States, Canada, and parts of Asia; equivalent to 'motorway' in British English.