boulevard
word
/ˈbʊɫəˌvɑɹd/
BUUL-uh-vard
/bˈuːlɪvˌɑːd/
BOOL-i-vard
Definition
A boulevard is a wide street in a city, often lined with trees or decorative paths and sometimes with a median in the center.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for formal or city names, e.g., "Sunset Boulevard". In American and European cities, can indicate prestige. Often pronounced with a French influence, but American English is 'BOO-luh-vard'.
Spanish: bulevar - avenida anchaPortuguese (BR): boulevard - avenida largaPortuguese (PT): boulevard - avenida largaChinese (Simplified): 林荫大道Chinese (Traditional): 林蔭大道Hindi: बुलेवर्ड - चौड़ी सड़कArabic: جادة واسعة - بوليفاردBengali: বুলেভার্ড - প্রশস্ত সড়কRussian: бульварJapanese: 大通りVietnamese: đại lộKorean: 대로Turkish: bulvarUrdu: بولیوارڈIndonesian: bulevar - jalan raya besar
Example Sentences
The city decorated the boulevard with colorful lights for the festival.
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There's a nice café across the boulevard from my office.
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We walked down the boulevard to the park.
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The new store is on the main boulevard.
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The hotel is located on Sunset Boulevard.
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Traffic moves slowly on the boulevard during rush hour.
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