Avenue

/ˈæv.ə.njuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A wide street in a city or town, typically lined with trees.
The parade went down Fifth Avenue, attracting thousands of spectators.
An opening or passage to a specific goal or outcome.
They explored every avenue to secure funding for the project.
A method or way of doing something.
She decided to pursue a new avenue in her career by going back to school.

Etymology

Old French 'avenue', from Latin 'advenire', meaning 'to come to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Avenue of approach
A method or strategy to tackle a problem.
The avenue for change
The pathway or methods available to initiate change.
Explore avenues
To consider various options or possibilities.

Related Words

boulevard
A wide street in a city, often with trees.
lane
A narrow road or path.
road
A way or path laid down for travel.

Slang Meanings

A figurative sense of pathway or option.
He took an avenue to success that involved networking.
Used to refer to a neighborhood or area, often with cultural connotations.
She's from the artsy avenue where all the galleries are.