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artery Synonyms
Another word for artery
Choosing another word for artery depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
Usage Example
"A healthy diet and regular exercise help keep your arteries clear and flexible."
Strong
blood vessel
• noun (Context 2)
An important route in a system of roads, rivers, or railroad lines.
Usage Example
"The main highway serves as a vital thoroughfare for commercial traffic entering the city."
Strongest
thoroughfare
Strong
main road
corridor
highway
channel
route
Opposites of artery
The opposite of artery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
vein
byway
side street
backwater
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Artery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/artery