interchange

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verb

in·​ter·​change ˌin-tər-ˈchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
interchanged; interchanging; interchanges

transitive verb

1
: to put each of (two things) in the place of the other
2

intransitive verb

: to change places mutually
interchanger noun

interchange

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noun

in·​ter·​change ˈin-tər-ˌchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
1
: the act, process, or an instance of interchanging : exchange
2
: a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams

Examples of interchange in a Sentence

Verb We interchanged the two tires.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The announcement coincides with the launch of a new and incredibly innovative tool, The Power Bottom, which allows users to interchange 3 different heat tools (a waver tool, a curling wand, and a curling iron) with 1 power base. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 And the casks were created by interchanging heads—putting rum barrel heads on bourbon barrels, and bourbon barrel heads on rum barrels—as opposed to building new casks using both types of staves. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024 Another unique feature is the armrests and backrests are the same sizes so they can be interchanged at will. Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023 Jenner posed in several snaps standing up tall interchanging her hands from buttoning up her jeans to relaxing her hands in her jeans pockets. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023 Customers want the ability to shop from mobile devices and in-store, interchanging between them seamlessly. Bagrat Safaryan, Forbes, 17 July 2023 However, there is some overlap between the brand’s toothbrushes, and some of their products can be interchanged with other product chargers. Jack Byram, Health, 25 July 2023 The ability to quickly interchange between different Peak Design SlimLink mounts is obviously the selling point here, though, and as an accident-prone person who frequently switches between cycling and driving myself, I’m certainly intrigued. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 June 2023 Shares denominated in one currency can be freely interchanged with shares denominated in the other. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 June 2023
Noun
The design changes include replacing the Stadium Interchange with a divergent diamond interchange. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 Caltrans also announced this week $8 million in federal money for transit and road projects across San Diego County, including freeway lid parks in Barrio Logan and managed lanes at the state Route 78/I-15 interchange. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024 For the closures on westbound Highway 50, traffic will be diverted to the northbound I-5 and I-80 interchange from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Eastbound Highway 50 On Thursday and Friday, commuters can expect a full closure of eastbound Highway 50. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024 The ramps at the I-29 and Missouri 92 interchange will remain open to right turns only. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2024 The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release that authorities responded to New Jersey State Route 34 just north of the interchange with State Route 33 in Howell on a report of a collision on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. local time. Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 The neighborhoods that surround the interchange are exposed to high levels of noise and air pollution. Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023 Construction for the project started in 2021 to expand I-43 from four to six lanes and reconstruct five existing interchanges. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 The tech company bought a 19.7-acre property at 550 East Brokaw Road, a choice location next to an interchange with Interstate 880. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English entrechaungen, from Anglo-French *entrechanger, from entre- inter- + changer to change

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interchange was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near interchange

Cite this Entry

“Interchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchange. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

interchange

1 of 2 verb
in·​ter·​change ˌint-ər-ˈchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
1
: to put each in the place of the other
2
3
: to change places mutually
interchangeability
-ˌchān-jə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun
interchangeable
-ˈchān-jə-bəl
adjective
interchangeably
-blē
adverb
interchanger noun

interchange

2 of 2 noun
in·​ter·​change ˈint-ər-ˌchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
1
: the act or process or an instance of interchanging
2
: a joining of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit streams of traffic to pass from one to another without crossing
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