Beltway

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛlˌtweɪ/

Beltway (noun)

  1. A road that forms a ring around a city, helping traffic avoid the centre.
  2. The area around Washington, D.C., where many government workers live and work.

Examples

  • The beltway circles the city and connects major highways.
  • Drivers use the beltway to avoid the busy center.