Westway

Westway

WESTWAY /หˆwestweษช/ /หˆwestweษช/
Noun London

The elevated section of the A40 motorway in West London, running from Paddington to North Kensington. A controversial urban highway that divided communities when built in the 1960s.

Example Sentences

"Take the Westway to get out of London quickly."
"The Westway passes right through residential areas."

Etymology & History

British A40 elevated road. British West London motorway section. 1970s British construction controversial. Notting Hill British dividing communities. Urban motorway British example. Reflects British urban highway vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1970s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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