1. major highways or roads, especially toll roads
Usage: primarily U.S.
2. roads with gates where tolls are collected
Usage: historical

Examples

• The turnpikes were crowded with holiday traffic.
• We took the turnpike to avoid city traffic.
• Toll booths on turnpikes collect fees from drivers.
• Many turnpikes connect major cities across the state.
• The Pennsylvania Turnpike is one of the oldest toll highways.
• Construction crews are widening several turnpikes this summer.