thoroughfare
noun
thor·ough·fare
ˈthər-ə-ˌfer 
ˈthə-rə-
Examples of thoroughfare in a Sentence
one of the city's main thoroughfares
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Cars are not allowed to stop on the side of the super-speedy thoroughfare for avoidable reasons, such as an empty tank.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The commuter thoroughfare goes through a delicate weekday choreography, where all four lanes flip southbound in the AM rush hour and reverse direction in the PM.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Stroll along the famed St. George St., the walkable thoroughfare dotted with shops, eateries, and attractions.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The commuter thoroughfare goes through a delicate weekday choreography, where all four lanes flip southbound in the AM rush hour and reverse direction in the PM.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Stroll along the famed St. George St., the walkable thoroughfare dotted with shops, eateries, and attractions.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thoroughfare
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“Thoroughfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoroughfare. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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
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