turnpike

• Sustantivo que designa una carretera o autopista, especialmente aquella de peaje; históricamente también se refería a la barrera o portón que se cruzaba en un camino tras pagar el peaje.

A noun referring to a road or expressway, especially one on which tolls are collected for passage; historically, it also referred to gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll was paid.

1. Historical toll gateC1formalbritish

   A gate set across a road, used from the 16th to 19th centuries, that prevented passage until a toll was paid.

   Barrera de peaje histórica

   • Travelers had to stop at the turnpike to pay the fee before continuing.
   • The old turnpike was a common sight on major coaching routes.
   • Many historic turnpikes have been preserved as landmarks.

   Sinónimospiketollgate

2. Modern toll roadB2formalamerican

   An expressway or highway on which drivers must pay a toll to use.

   Autopista de peaje

   • We took the turnpike to avoid city traffic, but had to pay a toll.
   • The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the busiest highways in the US.
   • Drivers can use an electronic pass to speed through turnpike booths.

   Sinónimospiketoll road