main/major road

noun

: a road that is commonly used and that goes through the main part of a city, town, etc.

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The quickest way to the cavalry is the main road, but that’s no good. Oc Register, 20 June 2025 Soon, the server grew from about six players to closer to two dozen, with trucks flying in and out of the main road into which player spawn, many of them emblazoned with pro-immigrant, anti-ICE slogans. Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025 The main road running through Mamelodi was a continuation of barbecues, shebeens selling alcoholic drinks and tuck shops. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 June 2025 The town is still trying to win the ability to close a main road and beaches for launch activity during the week without seeking municipal or other authority. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for main/major road

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“Main/major road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%2Fmajor%20road. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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