Byway vs. Highway

Bywaynoun

a road that is not frequently travelled

Bywaynoun

(by extension) an unpopular or arcane field of study

Bywaynoun

A secluded, private, or obscure way; a path or road aside from the main one.

Bywaynoun

a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

Bywaynoun

a road or track not following a main route; a minor road or path

Bywaynoun

a little-known area of knowledge

Highwaynoun

A main, direct public road, especially a multi-lane, high speed thoroughfare connecting major population centers.

Highwaynoun

(rail) Any public road for vehicular traffic.

Highwaynoun

A road or way open to the use of the public, especially a paved main road or thoroughfare between towns; in the latter sense it contrasts with local street; as, on the highways and byways.

Highwaynoun

a major road for any form of motor transport

Highwaynoun

a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities

Highwaynoun

(chiefly in official use) a public road

Highwaynoun

a pathway connecting parts of one computer system or between different systems

Highway

A highway is any public or private road or other public way on land. It is used for major roads, but also includes other public roads and public tracks.