thruway

/ˈθruˌweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a highway or road that is designed for high-speed travel

“She drove down the thruway to get to the city quickly.”

2. noun

a path or way through something, especially a difficult or confusing situation

“We navigated the bureaucratic thruway to get the necessary permits.”

Synonyms

  • expressway
  • highway

Antonyms

  • cul-de-sac
  • dead end