motorway
UK: ˈməʊtəweɪ | US: ˈmoʊtərweɪ
n. a wide road designed for fast-moving traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points; a highway (chiefly British English).
The word "motorway" emerged in early 20th-century British English, combining "motor" (from Latin motor, meaning "mover," via French moteur) and "way" (from Old English weg, meaning "path" or "road"). It reflects the rise of automobile culture, specifically denoting roads optimized for motorized vehicles. The term distinguishes such roads from older "highways" or "roads" designed for slower traffic.
The M1 is one of the busiest motorways in England.
Construction of the new motorway will reduce traffic congestion.
Speed limits on motorways are strictly enforced.
She missed the exit and had to drive further down the motorway.
Lorries are prohibited from the fast lane of the motorway during rush hour.