Definition of autostrada in English:
autostrada
nounPlural autostrade, Plural autostradas ˈɔːtə(ʊ)ˌstrɑːdəautoˈstradaˈôdōˌsträdə
An Italian motorway.
Example sentencesExamples
- He is racing down the autostrada just outside Rimini with two Italian secret service men tailing him.
- A long test drive in Italy confirmed the new model's all-round competence both on autostrada and twisty country roads.
- Out in the hills beyond the Eternal City, the car was delightful to drive, coping competently with small country roads and fast autostrada alike.
- Within minutes they were on the autostrada heading for Siena.
- The increased limit will apply on autostrada with three lanes in each direction and the latest barriers to prevent vehicles from leaving each carriageway.
Synonyms
street, road, roadway, avenue, boulevard, way
Origin
1920s: from Italian, from auto 'automobile' + strada 'road'.