through street

noun

1. a street along which the traffic has the right of way over vehicles entering or crossing at intersections.

Word History and Origins

Origin of through street¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“Whittier Drive is a pass-through street,” said Beverly Hills attorney Gina Hope, who lives nearby.

From The Daily Beast

Through street after street they went, but the man did not stop to play in front of any houses.

From Project Gutenberg

Crowded in as they were, Jean saw no possible hope of rescue, and the cart jolted on roughly through street after street.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he lifts his hands in sign of blessing, smiles and vanishes silently through street door.

From Project Gutenberg

So without sound of drum or music they passed through street after street.

From Project Gutenberg

A fine walk this of to-day, through street after street of good business activity.

From Project Gutenberg