thoroughfare
word
Definition
A thoroughfare is a main road or street that people or vehicles use to travel from one place to another; it can also mean any route that allows movement through an area.
Usage & Nuances
'Thoroughfare' is somewhat formal and often used in city planning or legal contexts. It usually refers to large, busy roads—avoid using it for small, quiet streets. Common with 'main', e.g., 'main thoroughfare'. Sometimes used for pedestrian routes.
Example Sentences
The city built a new thoroughfare to reduce traffic.
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People walk along the busy thoroughfare every morning.
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No trucks are allowed on this thoroughfare at night.
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Our hotel is right on the main thoroughfare, so it's easy to find.
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Protests blocked the thoroughfare for hours yesterday.
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This little alley isn't a public thoroughfare; it's private property.
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