throughway en · NOUN
Etymology
From through + way. Compare thoroughway.
Meanings
- (US) (Normally and officially spelled thruway) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.
- (broadly, figuratively) An continuous, open passage, corridor, or pathway that allows people to walk or move directly from one point to another without obstruction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| throughways | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| thruway | alternative | lexicographic |