turnpike
Translation
toll road, motorway
Examples
We took the turnpike to save time.
We took the toll road to save time.
Grammar Patterns
((the turnpike)) a major road you pay to use We took the turnpike to save time.
Similar Words
toll road, expressway, motorway
Etymology
From 'turn' + 'pike' (a spear). Historically, a barrier with pikes that was turned to allow passage after a toll was paid.
Memory Tips
Imagine a barrier with a 'pike' (spear) that 'turns' to let you pass after you pay a toll.