Thoroughfare (Noun)
Meaning
A public road from one place to another.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The avenue served as a main thoroughfare for commuters rushing to work in the city every morning.
- A new highway is being constructed to serve as a major thoroughfare between the two neighboring cities.
- The downtown street was converted into a pedestrian zone and ceased to be a main thoroughfare during weekends.
- Over the years, the scenic byway became a popular thoroughfare for cyclists and tourists visiting the area.
- Rush-hour traffic clogged the busy thoroughfare that led from the suburbs into the metropolitan area.