Definition of Avenue

1. Noun. A line of approach. "It promises to open new avenues to understanding"

Generic synonyms: Approach, Attack, Plan Of Attack

2. Noun. A wide street or thoroughfare.
Exact synonyms: Boulevard
Generic synonyms: Street
Specialized synonyms: Fifth Avenue, Seventh Avenue

Definition of Avenue

1. n. A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may by reached; a way of approach or of exit.

Definition of Avenue

1. a wide street [n -S]

Medical Definition of Avenue

1. 1. A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may by reached; a way of approach or of exit. "The avenues leading to the city by land." "On every side were expanding new avenues of inquiry." (Milman) 2. The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered. "An avenue of tall elms and branching chestnuts." (W. Black) 3. A broad street; as, the Fifth Avenue in new York. Origin: F. Avenue, fr. Avenir to come to, L. Advenire. See Advene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avenue

avenses
aventail
aventails
aventre
aventred
aventres
aventring
aventure
aventures
aventurin
aventurine
aventurine
aventurines
aventurins
avenue (current term)
avenue (current term)
avenues
aver
average
average
averaged
averagely
averageness
averagenesses
averages
average cost
average flow rate
average megawatt
average out
average pulse magnitude

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