Freeway (noun)

1. A high-speed road that is limited to motor vehicle traffic and designed for fast and efficient travel, typically without tolls and with few or no intersections.
2. A road with several lanes in each direction, allowing for high-speed travel.

Origin:

First used in the united states in the 1930s, from free + way.

Examples:

1. He took the freeway to get to work.
2. The traffic on the freeway was heavy during rush hour.
3. The new freeway will reduce travel time.
4. The freeway had a speed limit of 70 mph.
5. The freeway was closed due to a accident.