artery

noun
UK: /ˈɑːtəri/
US: /ˈɑːrtəri/

  1. A main blood vessel that takes blood from the heart to other parts of the body.

    1. The blood flows through the artery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked the artery to make sure blood was flowing correctly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A major road or railway line.

    1. This road is a main traffic artery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new highway will become a vital artery for commerce in the region. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thoroughfare blood vessel highway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "artery" in English means: A main blood vessel that takes blood from the heart to other parts of the body., A major road or railway line..

The phonetic transcription of "artery" is /ˈɑːtəri/ in British English and /ˈɑːrtəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "artery": thoroughfare, blood vessel, highway.

Example usage of "artery": "The blood flows through the artery.". More examples on the page.