word
thoroughfare
THUR-oh-fair
ˈθʌroʊˌfɛərListen
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Syllable breakdown
thoroughfare
Dictionary meaning
A main road or route through which traffic regularly passes.
History and origin
Middle English.
Examples
- Planting street trees softened the look of the busy thoroughfare.
Common mispronunciations
THOR-oh-fare
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