Artery

/ˈɑːrtəri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulatory system by which blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.

The aorta is the largest artery in the body.

A major route in a network of roads or railways.

The new highway will serve as a vital artery for the city’s transport system.

A channel or means of communication or expression.

The internet has become an important artery for exchanging information.

From Latin 'arteria', from Greek 'ἀρτηρία' (artēria), which originally meant 'windpipe'.

building arteries

Creating paths or connections for communication or trade.

main artery

The primary route or means for transportation or communication.

artery of trade

A critical route or system for commercial activity.

vein

A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

capillary

Any of the very fine blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins.

circulation

The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels.

Main route for information or supplies.

Email is the artery for communication in our office.

A crucial aspect or component of a system.

Social media is the artery of modern marketing.