Word
alameda
Phoneticsalame·da
US/ˌæɫəˈmidə/
UK/ɐlˈeɪmdɐ/
Definition
n. a public path or street lined with trees, usually for walking. It is a place where people can enjoy a stroll in the shade.
n. a public walkway or promenade lined with poplar trees or other shade-giving foliage. Derived from the Spanish 'álamo' (poplar), it refers to a landscaped thoroughfare designed for pedestrian use.
Examples
“We walked along the alameda to enjoy the cool evening air.”
“The city's historic alameda provides a lush green corridor that connects the old town to the modern waterfront.”
“Town planners designed the central alameda as a social hub, ensuring that the dense canopy of trees offered respite from the intense midday sun for all pedestrians.”
Examples
simple
“We walked along the alameda to enjoy the cool evening air.”
contextual
“The city's historic alameda provides a lush green corridor that connects the old town to the modern waterfront.”
complex
“Town planners designed the central alameda as a social hub, ensuring that the dense canopy of trees offered respite from the intense midday sun for all pedestrians.”
Usage
Commonly used in geographical names or in contexts describing Spanish or Latin American urban landscapes.
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