Definition of "highway" in English

noun

1. (archaic) A road that is higher than the surrounding land and has drainage ditches at the sides.

2. A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

3. (figurative) A way; a path that leads to a certain destiny

   • You're on a highway to greatness.

4. (law, rail transport) Any public road for vehicular traffic.

5. (computing) Synonym of bus (“common connection for two or more circuits or components”).

verb

1. To travel on a highway