alameda
noun
a public walk shaded with trees.
alameda
1 American
[al-uh-mey-duh]
/ ˌæl əˈmeɪ də /
noun
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Chiefly Southwestern U.S. a public walk shaded with trees.
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(in Latin America) a boulevard, park, or public garden having such a walk.
Alameda
2
American
[al-uh-mee-duh, -mey-]
/ ˌæl əˈmi də, -ˈmeɪ- /
noun
alameda
British
/ ˌæləˈmeɪdə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of alameda
First recorded in 1790–1800; from Spanish, equivalent to álam(o) “poplar” + -eda, from Latin -ētum suffix denoting a grove or stand of trees; see alamo
Explanation
An alameda is a tree-lined road or path. If you want some exercise on a hot summer day, go for a stroll along a shady alameda. The Spanish word alameda derives from the álamo, or poplar tree. Like the words avenue and allee, it describes a long, straight public way that has a row of trees on both sides. Most alamedas are meant for pedestrians or bicycles, rather than car traffic — perfect for taking a leisurely walk!
Example Sentences
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Rarely had the alameda of the picturesque old town of Logroño presented a gayer or more brilliant appearance than on a certain July evening of the year 1834.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 by Various
A short avenue connects the alameda with the principal plaza, a pretty garden and promenade.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
It is a clean and thrifty town, with handsome shops, a charming plaza, and an attractive alameda.
From Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America by Ballou, Maturin Murray
Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
From Brandon of the Engineers by Bindloss, Harold
The close-massed, square-fronted houses glimmered white and pink and yellow, with narrow gaps between them where a few lights burned; a break, from which dusky foliage rose, marked the alameda.
From The Coast of Adventure by Bindloss, Harold
Police were dispatched at around 11 a.m. to the corner of Temple and Alameda streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Bankman-Fried was given a 25-year sentence after he was convicted of multiple federal charges related to FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that he founded and led, and its related company Alameda Research.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Our hearts go out to the entire family for the tragic loss of Maria and Benison Tran on September 7, 2022,” Alameda County said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Richard turned eighteen in Alameda County Juvenile Hall, just before being transferred back to Chad.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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