Superhighway
(noun)
A major expressway or motorway, especially one designed for high-speed traffic.
Origin:
Derived from the combination of the words "super" meaning "above" or "exceeding" and "highway" meaning "a main road". first used in the 1920s.
Examples:
- The new superhighway will make it easier for commuters to get to work.
- The superhighway was closed due to an accident.
- Drivers need to be careful when merging onto the superhighway.
- The superhighway was heavily congested with rush hour traffic.
- The superhighway's construction caused major disruptions for local residents.