"Lexus lane" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Lexus lanes [plural]
Etymology: Lexus (a brand of luxury automobile) + lane Etymology templates: {{m|en|lane}} lane Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Lexus lane}} Lexus lane (plural Lexus lanes)
  1. (slang) A toll-charging express lane on a public highway. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Roads

Inflected forms

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