
Avenue
Urban Landmark
Avenues are often key streets in cities, sometimes famous or with shops and attractions.

Fifth Avenue in New York is known for its luxury stores.
Not Always Straight
'Avenue' suggests a straight road, but in use it can refer to any major urban road.

The avenue curved around the park, lined with maple trees.
Greenery Implied
Avenues are often associated with tree-lined streets, adding a visual character.

They live on a picturesque avenue bordered with flowering cherry trees.
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