motorway

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈməʊtəweɪ/

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Noun

Singular motorway

Plural motorways

1. (countable) A motorway is a large, high-speed road.
   • Synonyms: expressway, freeway, highway and interstate

   She pulled in at a motorway service station and decided on lunch.

   Local councils are responsible for cleaning all roads except motorways.

   You are driving along the motorway and suddenly your car oil warning light comes on.

Related words

• motor
• way