The difference between Expressway and Highway

When used as nouns, expressway means a divided highway where intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated, whereas highway means a main, direct public road, especially a multi-lane, high speed thoroughfare connecting major population centers.

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  1. Expressway as a noun (parts of the, _, US):

    A divided highway where intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

  2. Expressway as a noun (Canada, parts of the US, Malaysia, Singapore):

    A road built to freeway standards.

  3. Expressway as a noun (New Zealand):

    A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

  1. Highway as a noun:

    A main, direct public road, especially a multi-lane, high speed thoroughfare connecting major population centers.

  2. Highway as a noun (rail):

    Any public road for vehicular traffic.

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