motorway
nounfeminine/awtuɨʃˈtɾaðɐ/high
au·to·es·tra·da
Definition
A major road designed for fast traffic, with multiple lanes, a central reservation, and limited access points.
The M1 motorway was congested due to an accident.
Tolls are collected on some motorways.
Common collocations
motorway trafficmotorway junctionmotorway tollmotorway network
Etymology
Composto de 'auto-' (de 'automóvel') e 'estrada'.