Definition of Avenue
Avenue
Av·e·nue


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A broad street or road in a city or town, often lined with trees or buildings.

e.g. The new restaurant is located on 5th Avenue in downtown Manhattan.

(noun)
(American) broadly, a wide road that is open on both ends, often being part of a grid-like arrangement of roads;

e.g. This avenue of the city has many famous restaurants on it.

(noun)
(British) a walking path, driveway, or road, often planted with trees on either side, typically leading up to a building that is located off the main road;

e.g. We walked up a broad avenue to approach their house.

(noun)
figuratively, a channel or way of making progress towards some outcome, pursuing a particular aim, or approaching a problem;

e.g. This is the most feasible avenue of thought to pursue for resolving their dispute.



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