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Definition avenue in American English

avenue noun

[countable] noun
/ˈævəˌnu/
1

a wide straight road, especially one with trees on each side

Synonyms and related words
a one-way/two-way street approach artery
1.1

used in street names. The written abbreviation is Ave.

Example

They live at 27 Park Avenue.

Synonyms and related words
Ave. Avenue backstreet
2

one of the methods you can use to achieve something

Example

We are left with no other avenue but to go to court.

Example

We have explored every possible avenue to find funding.

Synonyms and related words
modality method the system
Definition avenue in American English