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alameda

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˌæɫəˈmidə// UK //ɐlˈeɪmdɐ// alame·da

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.


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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