avenue

av-e-nue · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A wide street in a town or city, often tree-lined.

  2. 2.

    A way of approaching a problem or making progress toward something.

Forms

plural: avenues

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    avenue of approach — A way to reach or address something.
  • •
    explore every avenue — To consider all possible options.

Related words

See also: ave, boulevard, road, street
Synonyms: boulevard, path, road, street

Etymology

From French avenue ("approach, arrival"), past participle of avenir ("to come to, arrive"), from Latin advenire ("to come to").