boulevard — a wide street in a city, typically one lined with trees
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wide street in a city, typically one lined with trees
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- The famous Sunset Boulevard in LA is always crowded with tourists taking selfies.
- My GPS got confused and sent me down every boulevard except the right one.
- The new shopping center is located on the main boulevard downtown.
boulevard
NOUN[/ˈbʊləvɑːrd/]
a wide street in a city, typically one lined with trees
Couples stroll down the wide Parisian boulevard lined with cafes and chestnut trees.
The guard protects the boulevard, working hard!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word boulevard derives from French boulevard, originally referring to the ramparts or fortified walls surrounding a city. As city fortifications were dismantled over time, wide streets were constructed on these sites, and the term evolved to denote a broad, tree-lined avenue or street.
Breakdown
Boulevard comes from Middle Dutch bolwerk (fortification, rampart), combining bol (round, bulging) and werk (work, structure). The term transitioned from describing defensive structures to the expansive urban thoroughfares built in their place.
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📝Examples
“The famous Sunset Boulevard in LA is always crowded with tourists taking selfies.”
“My GPS got confused and sent me down every boulevard except the right one.”
“The new shopping center is located on the main boulevard downtown.”
“She jogged along the peaceful boulevard every morning before work.”
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