# Alameda

/ˌæɫəˈmidə/ (US) · /ɐlˈeɪmdɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/alameda
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a public path or street lined with trees, usually for walking. It is a place where people can enjoy a stroll in the shade.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in geographical names or in contexts describing Spanish or Latin American urban landscapes.

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