autoroute

noun

au·​to·​route ˈȯ-tō-ˌrüt How to pronounce autoroute (audio)
-ˌrau̇t
Synonyms of autoroutenext
: an expressway especially in France

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Improvements required to be competitive on the autoroute Chinese EVs are designed to match local speed limits but may be forced to improve aerodynamics and gearing to be able to compete with German speedsters. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The bridge carries the A75 autoroute across the Tarn valley, stretching 2,460 meters. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from auto- (combining form from automobile automobile entry 1) + route route entry 1

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of autoroute was in 1946

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“Autoroute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autoroute. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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