thoroughfare

noun

thor·​ough·​fare ˈthər-ə-ˌfer 

ˈthə-rə-

1

: a way or place for passage: such as

a

: a street open at both ends

b

: a main road

2

a

: passage, transit

b

: the conditions necessary for passing through

Synonyms

• arterial
• artery
• avenue
• boulevard
• carriageway [British]
• drag
• drive
• expressway
• freeway
• high road
• highway
• pass
• pike
• road
• roadway
• route
• row
• street
• thruway
• trace
• turnpike
• way

Examples of thoroughfare in a Sentence

one of the city's main thoroughfares

Recent Examples on the Web

Roman Road, in London’s East End, is a busy thoroughfare just south of Victoria Park. —Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024

The next one on the boards is the 15,000 square foot dining and entertainment venue Oro and Elixir opening on main thoroughfare Lincoln Road this fall. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

The long shopping thoroughfare has become a hub for premium athleisure clothing, with brands including Gymshark, Alo Yoga, Lululemon and On Running all located on the street. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024

Tucked away on a quiet street off bustling Burgos Street, the area’s main thoroughfare, the bar’s unmarked entrance opens into a stunning space lined with vintage glassware, books, and spirit bottles from floor to ceiling. —Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thoroughfare

noun

thor·​ough·​fare ˈthər-ə-ˌfa(ə)r 

ˈthə-rə-,

-ˌfe(ə)r

1

: a street or road open at both ends

2

: a main road