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avenue

noun av·e·nue \ˈa-və-ˌnü, -ˌnyü\

: a wide street

: a path or driveway that leads to a house located off a main road

: a way of achieving something or of reaching a goal

Full Definition of AVENUE

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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Origin of AVENUE

Middle French, from feminine of avenu, past participle of avenir to come to, from Latin advenire — more at adventure
First Known Use: 1600
AVENUE Defined for Kids

avenue

noun av·e·nue \ˈa-və-ˌnü, -ˌnyü\

Definition of AVENUE for Kids

1
:  a wide street
2
:  a way of reaching a goal <She saw the job as an avenue to success.>

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