Meaning of the word thruway in English

What does thruway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thruway

US /ˈθruː.weɪ/
UK /ˈθruː.weɪ/

Noun

a major road for fast-moving traffic, especially one with controlled access; a freeway or expressway

Example:
We took the thruway to get to the city faster.
The accident caused a major backup on the thruway.