Boulevard

Pronunciation: /ˈbuləˌvɑrd/

Definitions of boulevard

noun a wide street in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides

Example Sentences

A1 I walked down the boulevard with my friends.

A2 The boulevard was lined with shops and cafes.

B1 The boulevard is a popular spot for tourists to visit.

B2 The boulevard stretches for miles through the city.

C1 The boulevard is known for its beautiful architecture and historic buildings.

C2 The boulevard is a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage.

Examples of boulevard in a Sentence

formal The hotel is located on a prestigious boulevard in the city center.

informal Let's take a stroll down the boulevard and check out the shops.

slang I saw some really cool cars cruising down the boulevard last night.

figurative The boulevard of success is lined with hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of boulevard

• plural: boulevards
• comparative: more boulevard
• superlative: most boulevard
• present tense: boulevard
• future tense: will boulevard
• perfect tense: have boulevarded
• continuous tense: is boulevarding
• singular: boulevard
• positive degree: boulevard
• infinitive: to boulevard
• gerund: boulevarding
• participle: boulevarded

Origin and Evolution of boulevard

First Known Use: 1769 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'boulevard' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'bolwerc' which means bulwark or rampart.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a broad street or avenue, the term 'boulevard' has evolved to signify a tree-lined thoroughfare or promenade in modern times.