Definition of thoroughfare Thoroughfare

/θɚˈowfɛˌɹ/ - [therowfer] - thor•ough•fare

We found 8 definitions of thoroughfare from 4 different sources.

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What does thoroughfare mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: thoroughfares

thoroughfare - a public road from one place to another
  road, route a way or means to achieve something; "the road to fame"
  artery a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
  dead-end street, blind alley, cul de sac, impasse (figurative) a course of action that is unproductive and offers no hope of improvement; "all the clues led the police into blind alleys"; "so far every road that we've been down has turned out to be a blind alley"
  street a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on Nassau Street"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • thoroughfare (Noun)
    A passage; a way through.
  • thoroughfare (Noun)
    A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
  • thoroughfare (Noun)
    The act of going through; passage; travel, transit.
  • thoroughfare (Noun)
    An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • thoroughfare (n.)
    A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequented street.
  • thoroughfare (n.)
    A passing or going through; passage.

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