Highway
Highway
Highway (/ˈhaɪˌweɪ/) is a term used to describe a major, public road, especially one that connects cities or towns. The term is derived from the Middle English words 'high' and 'way', signifying a main road or thoroughfare.
Etymology
The term "highway" comes from the Middle English word "hieghweye", which was used to describe a main road or thoroughfare. The word is a combination of "hiegh", meaning "high" and "weye", meaning "way". This term was first used in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Road: A defined path for travelling or transportation.
- Freeway: A type of highway with controlled access.
- Motorway: A highway designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, with all traffic flow and ingress/egress regulated.
- Interstate: A type of highway system in the United States.
- Expressway: A controlled-access highway; it is a highway or part of a highway that is designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, with all traffic flow and ingress/egress regulated.
- Thoroughfare: A main road in a city, town, or village.
Pronunciation
Highway is pronounced as /ˈhaɪˌweɪ/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Highway
- Wikipedia's article - Highway
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