Avenue (Noun)
Meaning 1
A line of approach; "they explored every avenue they could think of"; "it promises to open new avenues to understanding".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She decided to explore every avenue available to her as she searched for a job.
- The charity event allowed them to explore a new avenue for raising funds for their cause.
- Government officials are looking at every avenue to strengthen the economy during the recession.
- Several schools have been working on opening new avenues for their programs by partnering with businesses.
- The university is going to expand its technology avenue to include courses in artificial intelligence.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A wide street or thoroughfare.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city planners designed the main avenue to accommodate large numbers of pedestrians and vehicles.
- Fifth Avenue is one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, lined with upscale boutiques.
- Locals and tourists alike strolled down the picturesque avenue, admiring the historic buildings.
- The renovation of the avenue included new streetlights, benches, and public art installations.
- The iconic avenue was closed to traffic for the annual New Year's Eve celebration.