1. a side road used to avoid tolls on a main highway

1. to use side roads to avoid paying tolls

Examples

• The old shunpike runs parallel to the interstate highway.
• Local drivers know every shunpike to avoid the expensive toll roads.
• We decided to shunpike through the countryside instead of paying the bridge toll.
• The GPS suggested a shunpike route that would save us five dollars.
• Many truckers shunpike to reduce their operating costs.
• The scenic shunpike offered beautiful views of the valley.
• Rather than pay the toll, they chose to shunpike through town.