Highway (noun)

1. A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
2. A public road or thoroughfare.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hēahweg, from hēah high + weg way.

Examples:

1. He's driving on the highway.
2. The new highway will shorten the travel time.
3. The accident blocked the highway for hours.
4. The highway was busy with rush hour traffic.
5. The highway runs parallel to the coast.