avenue
noun
a wide street or main thoroughfare.
avenues
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pluralof avenue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The incident took place around 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of South Centinela and Mitchell avenues, said Officer Charles Miller, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"These findings signal a marked development in the quantum science field and open new avenues for us to understand string-breaking dynamics."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
The proposal suggests that school staff could use technology-based translation when they need to talk to families as communication avenues weaken.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The announcement comes as the UK motor industry is facing strong headwinds, with JLR recently announcing large-scale job cuts and manufacturers looking for new avenues to grow their businesses.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Many of our number still speak with joy of our victory in the swamps securing the avenues to this town.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
