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  alameda

  noun

  a public walk shaded with trees.
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  Alameda

  noun

  a city in western California.

alameda

¹ American  

[al-uh-mey-duh] / ˌæl əˈmeɪ də /

noun

1. Chiefly Southwestern U.S. a public walk shaded with trees.

2. (in Latin America) a boulevard, park, or public garden having such a walk.

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Alameda ² American  

[al-uh-mee-duh, -mey-] / ˌæl əˈmi də, -ˈmeɪ- /

noun

1. a city in western California.

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alameda British  

/ ˌæləˈmeɪdə /

noun

1. a public walk or promenade lined with trees, often poplars

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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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The favorite promenade is the paseo, which runs for over a mile within the city proper, terminating at the alameda.

From Aztec Land by Maturin Murray Ballou

Along the bank of the Rimac there is a new promenade planted with four rows of trees, called the alameda nueva.

From Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests by Thomasina Ross

In the suburb of San Lazaro there is a fine broad promenade planted with trees, called the alameda vieja, at the end of which is situated the Convent of the Descalzos.

From Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests by Thomasina Ross

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 possesses a beautiful alameda, or public walk, through which flows the river Escueva. 

From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow

The collision occurred around 11p.m. at the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Hollywood Way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

According to Alameda County coroner’s office, Martin’s autopsy reports are still being finalized and haven’t been released.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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

The bill applies only to counties with at least 15 passenger rail stations, leaving eight: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

His mother locked her fingers in his as they curved around toward the entrance to the Alameda Tube, and Moss gave her a look of appreciation.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

Related Words

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