thoroughfare

[ thur-oh-fair, -uh-fair, thuhr- ]

noun

1. a road, street, or the like, that leads at each end into another street.
2. a major road or highway.
3. a passage or way through:

   no thoroughfare.

4. a strait, river, or the like, affording passage.

thoroughfare

/ ˈθʌrəˌfɛə /

noun

1. a road from one place to another, esp a main road
2. way through or access

   no thoroughfare

Word History and Origins

Origin of thoroughfare¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, thoroughfare is from the Middle English word thurghfare. See thorough, fare

Example Sentences

But if you are strolling that one lovely thoroughfare, be on the lookout for Kiernan Shipka, who likes to grab her coffee at Go Get Em Tiger, or Emma Roberts, who stocks up on periodicals at the newstand there.

From Los Angeles Times

The developer has promised an estimated 974 jobs, as well as infrastructure improvements and landscaping along a main thoroughfare, according to the project’s draft environmental impact report.

From Los Angeles Times

Cincinnati later celebrated by renaming 2nd Street, the thoroughfare outside the team’s stadium on the Ohio River, Pete Rose Way.

From Los Angeles Times

Do: The Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve is a longtime Santa Fe tradition, where thousands stroll the artsy thoroughfare to check out the lights.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with a 50-foot wedding venue dome and several back-of-house accouterments, Frothville’s main attraction was a five-story rectangular tower known as “The Gallery,” which was placed on the Esplanade, Burning Man’s busiest thoroughfare.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• avenue
• boulevard
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