The difference between Avenue and Boulevard
When used as nouns, avenue means a broad street, especially one bordered by trees, whereas boulevard means a broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.
check bellow for the other definitions of Avenue and Boulevard
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Avenue as a noun:
A broad street, especially one bordered by trees.
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Avenue as a noun:
A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may be reached; a way of approach or of exit.
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Avenue as a noun:
The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.
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Avenue as a noun:
A method or means by which something may be accomplished.
Examples:
"There are several avenues by which we can approach this problem."
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Avenue as a noun (urban toponymy):
A street, especially, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is in a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.
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Boulevard as a noun:
A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.
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Boulevard as a noun:
The landscaping on the sides of a boulevard or other thoroughfare.