Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Thoroughfare \Thor"ough*fare`\, n. [AS. [thorn]urhfaru.]
   1. A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to
      another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public
      road; hence, a frequented street.

            A large and splendid thoroughfare.    --Motley.

   2. A passing or going through; passage. [R.]

            [Made] Hell and this world -- one realm, one
            continent Of easy thoroughfare.       --Milton.

Source : WordNet®

thoroughfare
     n : a public road from one place to another