turnpike — a major road where tolls are charged for its use
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a major road where tolls are charged for its use
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
Korean meaning: 유료 고속도로
Korean pronunciation: **턴**파이크
Example Sentences
- The GPS suggested taking the turnpike, but my wallet suggested taking the scenic route instead.
- Traffic on the turnpike was so slow that the toll felt like paying for a very expensive parking spot.
- The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the busiest toll roads in the United States.
turnpike
NOUN//ˈtɜːrnpaɪk//
a major road where tolls are charged for its use
a major road where tolls are charged for its use
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A bike on the turnpike meets a spike!
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Origin
16세기에 'turn'(회전하다)과 'pike'(창, 막대기)가 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 원래는 통행료를 받기 위해 길을 가로막는 회전식 창 모양의 차단막을 의미했는데, 이후 유료도로 자체를 가리키게 되었습니다.
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“The GPS suggested taking the turnpike, but my wallet suggested taking the scenic route instead.”
“Traffic on the turnpike was so slow that the toll felt like paying for a very expensive parking spot.”
“The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the busiest toll roads in the United States.”
“Before electronic toll collection, turnpike travel meant stopping at every toll booth.”
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