Superhighway

/ˈsuːpərˌhaɪweɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wide, high-capacity road, typically designed for high-speed vehicular traffic.

The new superhighway has significantly reduced travel time between the two cities.

A term used to describe a major roadway or system of roadways that enables efficient transportation and connectivity.

The superhighway system plays a crucial role in the country's economic development.

A metaphor for the Internet, indicating its vastness and rapid information transfer capabilities.

In today's digital age, knowledge can be shared across the superhighway in an instant.

The term combines 'super', indicating superiority or high capacity, with 'highway', which refers to a main road or thoroughfare.

information superhighway

A term used to describe the internet as a means of communication and information access.

highway

A main road for travel by vehicle.

expressway

A broad highway designed for fast traffic.

Digital superhighway

The rise of social media is driving the digital superhighway.

Fast lane

I feel like I'm in the fast lane of the superhighway with my new internet speed.