avenue

noun

av·​e·​nue ˈa-və-ˌnü How to pronounce avenue (audio)
-ˌnyü
Synonyms of avenuenext
1
: a way of access : route
2
: a channel for pursuing a desired object
avenues of communication
3
a
chiefly British : the principal walk or driveway to a house situated off a main road
b
: a broad passageway bordered by trees
4
: an often broad street or road

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Examples of avenue in a Sentence

We drove down the avenue. We plan to pursue all available avenues to get our message to the public. They have closed off that avenue of discussion. a new avenue of research
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But both fit a category of technology that has some clear benefits, but also clear avenues for abuse. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Another video captures what police say is a black Cadillac flying by southbound on the avenue. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 This is absolutely not the best way to pursue psychic healing, but in the absence of any other avenues for justice, what are these women to do? — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 On the contrary, many of the most successful retailers are seeing advanced technology as an avenue to give their team members more time to spend with customers. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for avenue

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from feminine of avenu, past participle of avenir to come to, from Latin advenire — more at adventure

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of avenue was in 1600

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“Avenue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avenue. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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avenue

noun
av·​e·​nue ˈav-ə-ˌn(y)ü How to pronounce avenue (audio)
1
: a way or route to a place or goal : path
2
: a usually wide street
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