Boulevard
(noun)
- A wide street, especially one lined with trees and shops or houses.
- A public promenade or parkway.
- An avenue in a city or town, especially one lined with trees and often having a grassy median.
Origin:
From french boulevard, from middle dutch bolwerc, from bol "bulge" + werc "rampart".
Examples:
- Champs-Élysées is a famous boulevard in Paris, France known for its cinemas, cafes, luxury specialty shops, and theaters.
- The city's main boulevard is a popular place for jogging, rollerblading and cycling.
- On weekends, the boulevard is closed to vehicle traffic and becomes a popular spot for outdoor cafes and street performers.
- The boulevard was lined with trees and benches, making it a popular spot for picnics and relaxation.
- The boulevard was once the city's main shopping district, but many of the stores have now moved to the suburbs.