Traffic

Synonyms of traffic

• jam
• congestion
• gridlock

Antonyms of traffic

• smooth
• clear
• free-flowing

Collocations of traffic

heavy traffic

Frequency: 85 %

I was late to work because of the heavy traffic on the highway.

traffic jam

Frequency: 75 %

There was a massive traffic jam on the main road due to an accident.

traffic congestion

Frequency: 70 %

The city experienced severe traffic congestion during rush hour.

traffic light

Frequency: 60 %

The traffic light turned red just as I approached the intersection.

traffic flow

Frequency: 50 %

The traffic flow was smooth on the newly constructed bypass road.

Idiomatic Expressions for traffic

• Phrase: traffic cop
  Meaning: a police officer who directs traffic at intersections
  Usage: The traffic cop waved us through the intersection.