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Meaning of through traffic in English:

through traffic

Pronunciation /ˈθruː trafɪk/

noun

  • 1Rail traffic which goes to a destination directly or without stopping.

  • 2Road traffic which passes through a particular town or area rather than stopping there.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. From through- + traffic.