noun
boulevard
BULL-uh-vahrd/ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
A broad city street, often lined with trees.
The broad boulevard has mature trees along both sides.
Etymology
Probably rooted in “plank” and “work,” the word originally described a fortification built of logs. Broad promenades on demolished city walls supplied the bridge to the meaning of a wide urban street.
In context
you got las vegas boulevard where all the casinos are at and those giant beautiful palm trees in the middle of it
More examples
- They walked along the broad boulevard.
- A parade filled the boulevard.
- Several cafes opened onto the boulevard.
Forms
boulevard · boulevards
Similar words
- avenue
- A broad street, often with trees.
- thoroughfare
- A main route through an area.