throughway
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Definition
Noun: 1. A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic: A throughway is a major public road, typically with multiple lanes in each direction, limited access points (like interchanges instead of intersections), and no traffic signals or stop signs, allowing for uninterrupted, high-speed travel over long distances.
Usage
The word "throughway" is used to describe a specific type of large, high-capacity road. It emphasizes the road's function of carrying traffic through an area efficiently, often bypassing local streets and towns. * As a subject: "The throughway was closed due to an accident." * As an object: "We took the throughway to avoid city traffic." * With a modifier: "The new interstate throughway has reduced travel time significantly."
Examples
- "To get to the coast quickly, take the ; it's much faster than the old country roads."
- "The construction on the main is causing major delays for commuters."
- "A toll is required to use this ."
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with freeway, expressway, or motorway, though local usage may vary. In some regions, "throughway" (or "thruway") is part of a proper name for a specific road system (e.g., the New York State Thruway).
Variants and Related Words
- Thruway: A common alternative spelling, especially in proper names.
- Freeway (n.): A highway with no tolls.
- Expressway (n.): A major divided highway for through traffic.
- Motorway (n.): The British English term for a high-speed highway.
- Interstate (n.): In the U.S., a specific network of controlled-access highways.
Synonyms
- Highway
- Superhighway
- Turnpike (often implies a toll road)
Related Idioms or Phrases
- "Hit the throughway": To begin traveling on a throughway.
- "If we hit the throughway by 6 AM, we should miss the worst of the rush hour."
Noun
- a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic