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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Councilmember Luke Shaffer said the city needs thoroughfare roads like Encinitas Boulevard to be fast-moving access points to the freeway.
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
In past years, checkpoints have often appeared on major thoroughfares such as Elk Grove Boulevard, Laguna Boulevard or near Highway 99 exits—but the department won’t confirm in advance.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
An Israeli fusillade around noon Sunday and in the afternoon saw four areas in Tehran targeted, including major commercial thoroughfares, according to state media.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The demonstration spanned much of the Loop and River North neighborhoods and periodically snarled traffic on several crowded thoroughfares, including DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
In past years, checkpoints have often appeared on major thoroughfares such as Elk Grove Boulevard, Laguna Boulevard or near Highway 99 exits—but the department won’t confirm in advance.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
An Israeli fusillade around noon Sunday and in the afternoon saw four areas in Tehran targeted, including major commercial thoroughfares, according to state media.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The demonstration spanned much of the Loop and River North neighborhoods and periodically snarled traffic on several crowded thoroughfares, including DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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“Thoroughfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoroughfare. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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