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throughway Meaning & Definition

ˈthrü-ˌwā

What Does Throughway Mean?

Throughway is used as a noun meaning expressway.

Throughway: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈthrü-ˌwā/
Syllables2
Synonymspike, freeway and motorway
Pluralthroughways
First known use1930

Throughway Definition (Noun)

  1. expressway

Synonyms of Throughway

Throughway synonyms and antonyms →

Throughway in a Sentence

we took back roads on the way out, and the thruway on the way back

Word Forms & Grammar

throughway

throughways

thruway

thruways

throughway (plural throughways)

Words That Rhyme With Throughway

Origin of Throughway

From through +‎ way. Compare thoroughway.

First Known Use

1930

How Do You Say Throughway?

You say throughway as /ˈthrü-ˌwā/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (thrü).

Throughway: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is throughway?

Throughway is a noun.

What is another word for throughway?

Close synonyms of throughway are pike, freeway and motorway. See the full list of throughway synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of throughway?

The plural of throughway is throughways.

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