parkway
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a wide road or highway that has trees, grass, or gardens along its sides or in the middle.
a broad, often scenic highway or divided road characterized by landscaped borders or a central median.
Simple“We took the parkway through the mountains to enjoy the autumn leaves.”
In context“The Garden State Parkway serves as a vital artery for commuters while maintaining its distinctive landscaped character through much of New Jersey.”
UsageCommonly used in the names of specific roads in the United States.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a train station built on the edge of a town with a very large car park for people to leave their cars.
a railway station situated on the periphery of a town or city, specifically designed with extensive parking facilities to serve as a park-and-ride hub.
Simple“I usually leave my car at Bristol Parkway and take the fast train to London.”
In context“The development of the parkway station has significantly reduced city-centre congestion by encouraging long-distance commuters to park on the outskirts.”
UsageUsually appears as a suffix in the name of the station.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
a road or path that goes through a park.
a thoroughfare or carriage-way specifically designed to pass through a park or landscaped area.
Simple“The old parkway was designed for horse-drawn carriages to travel through the estate.”
In context“The original nineteenth-century parkway was narrow and winding, intended more for leisurely observation of the grounds than for efficient transit.”
From park + way.
By surface analysis, a blend of car park + railway. However, it is possible that the term originally derived from Bristol Parkway railway station built in the early 1970s, which appears to have been named after the M32 motorway, also called Parkway because it runs through Stoke Park.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.