thoroughfare

/ˈθɜroʊˌfɛr/
noun
  1. A main road or public street that is open at both ends and used for travel.
    • The old town has narrow, winding thoroughfares that date back centuries.
    • We walked along the busy thoroughfare, past shops and cafes.
    • The city's main thoroughfare was closed for a parade.
  2. A passage or way through which people or vehicles can pass.
    • The alley served as a thoroughfare between the two main streets.
    • The river was once an important thoroughfare for trade.
    • No thoroughfare — the path is blocked by construction.
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