1
: an expressway with fully controlled access
2
: a highway without toll fees
Synonyms of freeway
Examples of freeway in a Sentence
a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time
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Traffic was diverted off the freeway at Beech Daly Road (Exit 178).
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Costco opted to open a gas station only in a shopping center that hugs the 5 freeway at Oso Parkway.
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Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
Key enhancements include a improved user interface and touchscreen, better hands-free BlueCruise for freeway driving and a more comfortable, nimble ride.
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Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The Sacramento Bee covered a major freeway tolling decision, a hacking incident at a local agency and a popular news anchor’s departure on Thursday.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Costco opted to open a gas station only in a shopping center that hugs the 5 freeway at Oso Parkway.
—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
Key enhancements include a improved user interface and touchscreen, better hands-free BlueCruise for freeway driving and a more comfortable, nimble ride.
—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The Sacramento Bee covered a major freeway tolling decision, a hacking incident at a local agency and a popular news anchor’s departure on Thursday.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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“Freeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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freeway
noun
free·way
ˈfrē-ˌwā 
: a highway that is free of tolls
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