Boulevard Meaning
/ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.
nounThe landscaping on the sides of a boulevard or other thoroughfare.
Sentence Examples
Is this the right bus for Pacific Boulevard?
We are at the boulevard St. Michel.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
They strolled along the wide, tree-lined ____ enjoying the sunset and cool breeze.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Sunset ____ is a very famous street located in the city of Los Angeles.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French boulevard, from Middle French boulevard, bollevart, boulevars, bolevers, bollewerc (“rampart”), from Middle High German bolewerc, bolwerc (modern German Bollwerk) or Middle Dutch bolwerk (“bulwark, bastion”). Doublet of bulwark; more at bole, work.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
They strolled along the wide, tree-lined ____ enjoying the sunset and cool breeze.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Sunset ____ is a very famous street located in the city of Los Angeles.