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noun
(Normally and officially spelled thruway) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
An continuous, open passage, corridor, or pathway that allows people to walk or move directly from one point to another without obstruction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
Topics: architecture
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noun
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: expressway, freeway, motorway, pike, state highway, superhighway, thruway
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: highway, main road
Narrower terms: autobahn, autostrada, turnpike, toll road
History
From through + way. Compare thoroughway.
