Definition: An Avenue is a street which runs through or connects two places: it's called an Avenues for that street; they are usually built parallel to one another, but can also be on either side of a highway or street. It's common for people living in cities and towns to use the street names as the name of their place - "Easter Street", "St Paul's Avenue" etc.
The word 'Avenue' has several meanings:
1.
Street
, often used instead of avenue, this term refers to a street that is parallel or intersecting with another road.
2.
City street (or city boulevard)
; it usually runs through or connects two places along the same road and serves as a pedestrian thoroughfare for residents only.
3.
Historical street
; it was used before 1800, originally a narrow, straight avenue built on stone or brick. It's now paved and served as a residential neighborhood in many cities.
4.
Downtown street (or city boulevard)
; it is usually run parallel to a main thoroughfare in an urban area with high population density, providing easy access for residents and tourists.
The word 'Avenue' also refers to a type of public transport called an Avenue bus or Avenuesbus, which connects two locations along the road, not parallel to another street. They are usually on both sides of highways or streets that run through urban areas.
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