Motorway

Motorway

/ˈməʊtəweɪ/
Noun United Kingdom

The equivalent would be an interstate highway.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Motorway, that is."
"I've never seen such a Motorway in all my life."

Etymology & History

British interstate highway. British road classification. M1, M25 British major routes. Americans 'freeway' or 'interstate'. National speed limit British 70mph. Reflects British-American highway vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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