Definition of Turnpike
Turnpike
turn·pike


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a high-speed highway on which tolls are collected for use, or a major road on which toll used to be collected;

e.g. We grew excited when we came to the turnpike because it meant that our journey had officially begun.

(noun)
a gate or barrier in the road where tolls are collected;

e.g. There was a line of cars waiting to pass the turnpike.



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