01 n. A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may by reached; a way of approach or of exit.
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A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may by reached; a way of approach or of exit.“On every side were expanding new avenues of inquiry.” — Milman.
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The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.“An avenue of tall elms and branching chestnuts.” — W. Black.
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A broad street; as, the Fifth Avenue in New York.