Synonyms for expressway

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ik-spres-wey

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsprɛsˌweɪ

Définition of expressway

Origin : c.1938, American English, from express (adj.) + way.

noun large, well-travelled road

Example sentences :

But that was ruled out because of safety measures, going into the expressway, and it would only be for such a short distance.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Threading his way onto the expressway, he switched the radio to standard broadcast band.
Extract from : « The Thirst Quenchers » by Rick Raphael

And, so, the—the expressway side and the Harwood Street side has doors that do open.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Enter from the expressway side and exit from the Harwood Street side.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

At the ramp leading to the northbound side of the Expressway, the Ford was two cars behind.
Extract from : « Damned If You Don't » by Gordon Randall Garrett

He stayed on the Expressway for the next twenty miles, going far north of where he had intended to turn off.
Extract from : « Damned If You Don't » by Gordon Randall Garrett

This is from that part of Elm Street that goes into the expressway?
Extract from : « Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

I was to assist some other officers in stopping traffic on the expressway to allow the motorcade to get onto it.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

I remember it is right beside the expressway and in about that area.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

A left turn put him back on the highway, headed toward the Expressway.
Extract from : « Damned If You Don't » by Gordon Randall Garrett

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