highway (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌweɪ/
Definition
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Examples
The accident blocked the highway for several hours.
We took the scenic route instead of the busy highway.
Construction on the new highway is expected to finish next year.
How to Use highway
- on the highway (prepositional phrase)
- Located or traveling on a highway. — "There was a lot of traffic on the highway this morning."
- highway patrol (collocation)
- The police force responsible for enforcing traffic laws on highways. — "The highway patrol stopped the speeding car."
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