avenue

noun

av·​e·​nue ˈa-və-ˌnü 

-ˌnyü

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

Synonyms of avenue

• street
• thoroughfare
• road
• highway
• route
• freeway
• boulevard
• expressway
• roadway
• carriageway
• artery
• turnpike

Examples of avenue in a Sentence

We drove down the avenue.

We plan to pursue all available avenues to get our message to the public.

They have closed off that avenue of discussion.

a new avenue of research

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea that organ donations might arise from a Rose Parade float — or other avenues for public outreach — isn’t far fetched. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025

In addition to its potent vitamin profile, turkey contains minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, that support many avenues of health. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 23 Dec. 2025

Many Leos will start the year making money one way and end the year making it through a completely different, more aligned avenue. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025

There are several pending lawsuits challenging the terminations of their TPS, and some people may be able to apply for other avenues for protection against deportation. —Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from feminine of avenu, past participle of avenir to come to, from Latin advenire — more at adventure

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for avenue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

avenue

noun

av·​e·​nue ˈav-ə-ˌn(y)ü 

1

: a way or route to a place or goal : path

2

: a usually wide street