Thruway
(noun)
A controlled-access highway, especially in the United States, designed for high-speed traffic with few or no intersecting roads or driveways.
Origin:
Derived from the phrase 'throughway', first used in the mid-20th century.
Examples:
- The thruway was the quickest route to the city.
- Trucks are not allowed on the thruway during rush hour.
- The thruway was closed for construction causing delays for travelers.
- Drivers need to have a toll ticket to use the thruway.
- The thruway is an efficient way to travel long distances without interruptions.