thoroughfare
noun/ˈθɜroʊˌfɛr/
Frequency rank: #14,268 most common English word
Meaning
A road or path that passes through an area, open at both ends for public use.
Example sentence
The city council decided to close the main thoroughfare for the weekend parade.
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