thoroughfare

[US]/'θʌrəfεə/
[UK]/ˈθə..roˌfɛr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a wide road or street for public use

Phrases & Collocations

busy thoroughfare

main thoroughfare

pedestrian thoroughfare

Example Sentences

The busy thoroughfare was filled with pedestrians and vehicles.

The construction on the thoroughfare caused traffic delays.

The new shopping mall is located on the main thoroughfare in the city.

Pedestrians should use the designated crosswalks when crossing the thoroughfare.

The police officer directed traffic at the busy thoroughfare intersection.

The historical buildings along the thoroughfare attract many tourists.

The city council plans to widen the thoroughfare to accommodate more traffic.

The parade marched down the main thoroughfare of the town.

The thoroughfare was illuminated by streetlights at night.

The shops along the thoroughfare stayed open late for the holiday shopping season.

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