Handy search queries for OpenStreetMap, use for filters in JOSM or Overpass queries.

OSM-searches.txt

# Landuse and major roads
# Useful filter when mapping landuse=residential areas, only want to attach them to major features.
# The first bit is for ways you're creating, so you can add landuse tags
(type:way AND -tags:0) AND (type:way AND (-waterway=riverbank AND -landuse=* AND -leisure=* AND -natural=* AND -amenity=* -highway=trunk AND -highway=primary AND -highway=secondary))

# Other useful filters?...