Lexic.us

Definition of Avenue

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

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. Noun. A broad street, especially one bordered by trees. ¹

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

3. Noun. The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered. ¹

4. Noun. A method or means by which something may be accomplished. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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 The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.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

Literary usage of Avenue

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annual Report by Minneapolis (Minn.), Board of Park Commissioners (1903)
"James avenue North—Crystal Lake avenue to Ilion avenue 35 Ilion avenue North—James avenue North to Twenty-second avenue North . ..."

2. Supreme Court Reporter by Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company (1917)
"In 1873 a section was added authorizing the construction of a second track along Jefferson avenue. In 1862 the city limits on Jefferson avenue were at Mt. ..."

3. Annual Report by Chicago (Ill.). Board of Education (1894)
"2 61 Plank Sidewalk on 80th St., Nutt avenue School Lot 52 02 Plank Sidewalk on 97th St., avenue K. School Lot 5 18 Plank Sidewalk on Courtland St., ..."

4. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1907)
"Nothing west of Wilson avenue 18 Included In that grant. On May 13, 1889, a resolution' was adopt. ad, which authorized and required the railroad company, ..."

5. Annual Report by Board of Education, Grand Rapids (Mich.) Board of Education, Grand Rapids (Mich.) (1901)
"Beginning at the corner of East street and Wealthy avenue, Wealthy (not including it) to Eureka avenue, Wealthy to Fuller street, Fuller to Alexander avenue ..."

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