ring road

/ˌrɪŋ ˈroʊd/
/rɪŋ rəʊd/
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Other forms: ring roads

Definitions of ring road
  1. noun
    a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
    synonyms: beltway, bypass, ringway
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    type of:
    highway, main road
    a major road for any form of motor transport
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