thoroughfare
Translation
thoroughfare, main road, public road
Examples
Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in London.
Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in London.
The village has one main thoroughfare.
The village has one main thoroughfare.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) thoroughfare a main road for public use Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare.
Similar Words
main road, highway, avenue, boulevard
Etymology
From Old English 'thorough' (meaning 'through') and 'fare' (a journey or passage). A road for 'faring through'.
Memory Tips
Think of a road that allows you to travel 'thoroughly' or 'through' a town or city.