avenue
UK: ˈæv.ə.njuː | US: ˈæv.ə.nuː
n. a wide street or thoroughfare, often lined with trees
n. a method or means of approaching a problem or achieving a goal
n. (historical) a roadway or path leading to a country house
The word "avenue" originates from the French avenir (to come, arrive), derived from Latin advenire (to come to). The morpheme a- (from Latin ad-, meaning "to") combines with ven- (from Latin venire, meaning "come"), reflecting the idea of a path "leading to" a destination. The suffix -ue (French -ée) nominalizes the word, originally denoting a "way of approach." Over time, it evolved in English to signify a broad, tree-lined street or a metaphorical path toward a goal.
The grand avenue was lined with oak trees.
Diplomacy is often the best avenue to resolve conflicts.
They walked down the avenue hand in hand.
The new policy opens an avenue for economic growth.
The estate’s main avenue led to a stunning fountain.