thoroughfare

Thoroughfare, n.

Etymology: [AS. þurhfaru.]

1. A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequented street. A large and splendid thoroughfare. Motley.

2. A passing or going through; passage. [R.] [Made] Hell and this world -- one realm, one continent Of easy thoroughfare. Milton.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for thoroughfare; he lists it under way.

Where he writes about it:

A thoroughfare is a way through; a road or street temporarily or permanently closed at any point ceases for such time to be a thoroughfare. — from way

Synonyms

way alley avenue bridle-path channel course driveway highroad highway lane pass passage passageway path pathway road roadway route street track

Antonyms

barrier

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