1. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Usage: anatomy
2. major routes or channels for transportation or communication
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle.
• Blocked arteries can lead to heart attacks.
• The surgeon performed a bypass on three arteries.
• Regular exercise helps keep your arteries healthy.
• The interstate highways are the main arteries of commerce.
• Information flows through the arteries of the internet.
• These rail lines are vital arteries connecting rural areas to cities.