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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExpressway
/ˈɛkspresweɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A high-speed road designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access and no intersections.
"The expressway allowed us to reach the city in record time." - 2
A type of road that facilitates efficient transportation between major urban areas.
"Many expressways are equipped with multiple lanes to accommodate heavy traffic."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'expressway' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, combining 'express', meaning fast or direct, with 'way', referring to a road or path. It evolved to describe high-speed roads designed for long-distance travel without intersections.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Expressway" is said worldwide
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autoroute
Transliteration: autoroute
"L'autoroute permet de voyager rapidement entre les villes."
Autobahn
Transliteration: Autobahn
"Die Autobahn ermöglicht schnelles Fahren ohne Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung."
autostrada
Transliteration: autostrada
"L'autostrada è affollata durante il fine settimana."
autopista
Transliteration: autopista
"La autopista conecta las principales ciudades del país."
autoestrada
Transliteration: autoestrada
"A autoestrada é a melhor opção para viagens longas."
एक्सप्रेसवे
Transliteration: ekspresve
"एक्सप्रेसवे पर यात्रा करना तेज़ और सुविधाजनक है।"
高速公路
Transliteration: gāosù gōnglù
"高速公路使城市之间的旅行更加便捷。"
고속도로
Transliteration: gosokdoro
"고속도로를 이용하면 빠르게 이동할 수 있습니다."
高速道路
Transliteration: kōsokudōro
"高速道路を使うと、目的地まで早く着きます。"
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