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Synonyms & Similar Words
avenue
street
road
highway
thoroughway
passage
way
route
path
boulevard
sidewalk
driveway
walkway
corridor
concourse
arcade
esplanade
promenade
alley
lane
byway
bypath
main road
arterial road
carriageway
freeway
motorway
expressway
turnpike
parkway
beltway
bypass
detour
shortcut
crossroad
intersection
Meaning of Thoroughfare
The primary meaning of the word "Thoroughfare" is a road or way that is open to the public and used for passage.
Definitions
- A road or way that is open to the public and used for passage, especially one that is wide and straight
- A place or area where people or vehicles pass through, especially in a busy or crowded manner
Etymology of Thoroughfare
The word "Thoroughfare" has its roots in Old English, with "thorough" meaning "from end to end" or "from one side to the other", and "fare" meaning "a journey" or "a road"
Historically, the term was used to describe a road or way that was wide and straight, allowing for easy passage from one end to the other
Example Uses
- The city's main thoroughfare was closed due to construction, causing traffic congestion in the area
- The thoroughfare through the park was lined with trees and provided a scenic route for walkers and joggers
- The new development included a thoroughfare that connected the residential area to the commercial district
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dead end
cul-de-sac
impasse
blockade
barrier
obstruction
detour
diversion
bypass
shortcut
alternative route
narrow passage
restricted access
private road
closed road
one-way street
no-through road
limited access