turnpike

UK
/ˈtɜːnpaɪk/
US
/ˈtɜrnpaɪk/

Translations

turnpikenoun
turnpikes
pl
UK
/ˈtɜːnpaɪk/
US
/ˈtɜrnpaɪk/
платная дорога
We took the turnpike to avoid the city traffic.
Мы поехали по платной дороге, чтобы избежать городского трафика.
The turnpike was raised to let the cars pass.
Шлагбаум был поднят, чтобы пропустить машины.
Additional translations
turnpikeadjective
UK
/ˈtɜːn.paɪk/
US
/ˈtɝːn.paɪk/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to a toll road.

Definitions

turnpikenoun
A high-speed highway, especially one maintained by tolls.
We took the turnpike to avoid the traffic in the city center.
A toll gate or barrier on a road.
The driver stopped at the turnpike to pay the toll before continuing on the highway.
turnpikeadjective
Relating to or associated with a turnpike (toll road).
Turnpike tolls are scheduled to rise next month.