"throughway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: throughways [plural]
Etymology: From through + way. Compare thoroughway. Etymology templates: {{com|en|through|way}} through + way, {{m|en|thoroughway}} thoroughway Head templates: {{en-noun}} throughway (plural throughways)
  1. (US) (Normally and officially spelled thruway) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare. Tags: US Synonyms: thruway (english: US standard spelling)
    Sense id: en-throughway-en-noun-PWkKCNhk Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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