Avenue: meaning, definitions and examples

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avenue

[ ˈæv.ən.juː ]

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city streets

A wide road in a city or town, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides.

Synonyms

boulevard, street, thoroughfare

Examples of usage

She walked down the avenue lined with shops and cafes.
The parade marched along the avenue, waving flags and banners.

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address

A street in a town or city where someone lives or has a place of business.

Synonyms

lane, road, street

Examples of usage

Their office is located on Park Avenue.
He has a beautiful house on the avenue near the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "avenue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avenida

🇮🇳 अवेन्यू

🇩🇪 Allee

🇮🇩 jalan

🇺🇦 авеню

🇵🇱 aleja

🇯🇵 大通り (Ōdōri)

🇫🇷 avenue

🇪🇸 avenida

🇹🇷 cadde

🇰🇷 대로 (Daero)

🇸🇦 شارع واسع (Sharie Wasi)

🇨🇿 třída

🇸🇰 avenue

🇨🇳 大道 (Dàdào)

🇸🇮 avenija

🇮🇸 breiðgata

🇰🇿 даңғыл

🇬🇪 ავენიუ (aveniu)

🇦🇿 prospekt

🇲🇽 avenida

Word origin

The word 'avenue' originated from the French word 'avenu' which means 'a way to approach or access'. It was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to a tree-lined street. Over time, it evolved to represent a wide road in a city or town. Avenues have historically been associated with elegance and grandeur, often lined with trees and prestigious buildings.