highway

Meaning

Noun

1. A road that is higher than the surrounding land and has drainage ditches at the sides
2. A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.
3. A way; a path that leads to a certain destiny
4. Any public road for vehicular traffic.
5. Synonym of bus (“common connection for two or more circuits or components”)

Verb

To travel on a highway

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhaɪweɪ/

Etymology

From Middle English heiȝwai, heiȝwei, from Old English hēahweġ (“main road, highway”), corresponding to high + way. Compare highgate, high street, high road.
Cognate with Scots heaway, heway, hieway, hichway, heichway (“highway”).