Definition

A barrier that is placed on a road or bridge where drivers must pay a fee to pass through.

Example

The driver stopped at the tollbar to pay the fee before continuing on the highway.

Conversation

Did you see that tollbar we passed on the highway?

Yeah, I noticed it! I hate stopping to pay tolls.

Same here, I wish they had a better way to handle the tollbar.

Agreed! It would be nice if they could just charge it electronically.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tollbar' is formed from 'toll' (from Old English 'toll', meaning a payment or charge) and 'bar' (from Old English 'bearwe', meaning a barrier or obstruction). A tollbar refers to a barrier that requires a payment to pass through.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'payment' ('toll') that you must give at a 'barrier' ('bar') to pass through — that's what a tollbar is.

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