boulevard
UK: ˈbuːləvɑːd | US: ˈbʊləvɑːrd
n. a wide, tree-lined street in a city, often with a median or promenade
n. (historically) a rampart or city fortification converted into a walkway
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The word "boulevard" originated from the Dutch bolwerk (meaning "bulwark" or "rampart"), which entered French as boulevard. These were originally defensive walls around cities. When cities expanded, the walls were repurposed into broad, tree-lined walkways—hence the modern meaning. The morphemes boule (bulge/rampart) and vard (guard) reflect its military origins, though the spelling was adapted in French.
The city’s main boulevard is lined with cafes and shops.
They strolled along the boulevard under the shade of ancient trees.
The old boulevard once marked the boundary of the medieval town.
Parisian boulevards are famous for their elegance and charm.
The protest march stretched down the entire boulevard.