Avenue
/ˈæv.ə.njuː/noun
A wide street in a city or town, often lined with trees or buildings.
Did you know?The word 'avenue' comes from the Latin 'advenire', meaning 'to arrive', connecting it symbolically to journeys and new beginnings.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
advenire
“to arrive, come to”
Old French
Old French
avenue
“a way, a path, a means of approach”
14th Century
Middle English
avenue
“a broad street, way, or path leading towards a place”
Modern English
English
avenue
“a wide street, especially in a city, lined with trees or buildings.”