O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

turnpike

/ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does turnpike mean?

noun

A toll road, especially one with a raised central reservation, or a barrier that separates traffic moving in opposite directions. A road or highway that is used for long-distance travel, especially one that is not a main road.

Example

"The family drove down the turnpike to visit their relatives in Florida."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for turnpike

Antonyms of turnpike

Rhymes with turnpike