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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

turnpikes

/ˈtɜːrnpaɪkz/ noun · British & US
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What does turnpikes mean?

noun

A road or highway that is maintained by a private company and is paid for by tolls, especially in the United States.

Example

"The turnpikes in the Northeast were notorious for their high tolls."

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