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Synonyms & Similar Words
street
road
highway
thoroughfare
boulevard
way
passage
route
path
driveway
lane
alley
walkway
sidewalk
esplanade
promenade
mall
plaza
square
circle
drive
parkway
freeway
expressway
turnpike
motorway
byway
byroad
crossroad
intersection
junction
crossing
Meaning of Avenue
A broad, straight road, typically in a urban area, lined with trees or buildings.
Definitions
- A broad, straight road, typically in a urban area, lined with trees or buildings
- A way or means of achieving something
Etymology of Avenue
The word "Avenue" comes from the French word "avenue", which is derived from the Old French word "avenir", meaning "to come" or "to arrive"
Historically, the term was used to describe a path or way that led to a place, and over time it evolved to refer to a broad, straight road, often lined with trees or buildings
Example Uses
- The city's main avenue was lined with shops and restaurants
- The new development will feature a grand avenue as its central thoroughfare
- The avenue of trees led to the entrance of the park