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.
Westway
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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