Meaning of the word motorway in English

What does motorway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

motorway

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɚ.weɪ/
UK /ˈməʊ.tə.weɪ/

Noun

a major road for fast-moving traffic, especially in the UK, with a limited number of places at which to enter and leave

Example:
The accident happened on the M1 motorway.
We drove for hours on the motorway to get there.