turnpike

Definitions

A high-speed highway, especially one maintained by tolls.

A barrier set across a road to stop vehicles until a toll is paid.

Examples

We decided to take the turnpike to avoid the heavy traffic on the local roads.

The old turnpike was lined with tall oak trees that created a beautiful canopy over the highway.

Synonyms

toll road expressway freeway highway thoroughfare turnpike road motorway

Antonyms

dead end cul-de-sac footpath alley private driveway trail byway