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thoroughfare
noun thor·ough·fare \-ˌfer\
: a main road
Full Definition of THOROUGHFARE
1
: a way or place for passage: as a : a street open at both ends b : a main road
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First Known Use of THOROUGHFARE
14th century
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THOROUGHFARE Defined for Kids
thoroughfare
noun thor·ough·fare \ˈthər-ō-ˌfer\
Definition of THOROUGHFARE for Kids
1
: a street or road open at both ends
2
: a main road
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