boulevard

noun

bou·​le·​vard ˈbu̇-lə-ˌvärd How to pronounce boulevard (audio)
ˈbü-
also ˈbə-
Synonyms of boulevardnext
: a broad often landscaped thoroughfare

Examples of boulevard in a Sentence

the city is celebrated for its broad, tree-lined boulevards
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Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 Often compared to European capitals, the city is known for its wide boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant café culture, reflecting its long history as a center of immigration and cultural exchange. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026 Skip the stylish boulevards of Milan and Paris for a fix of Polish fashion, or moda, as local Monika Kandefer calls it. Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 Alnaji had joined the rally on the corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards in support of Palestinians, while Kessler had attended as a counterprotester in support of Israel. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for boulevard

Word History

Etymology

French, modification of Middle Dutch bolwerc bulwark

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boulevard was in 1763

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“Boulevard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boulevard. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

boulevard

noun
bou·​le·​vard ˈbu̇l-ə-ˌvärd How to pronounce boulevard (audio)
ˈbül-
: a wide avenue often having grass strips with trees along its center or sides
Etymology

from French boulevard "walkway lined with trees," derived from early Dutch bolwerc "bulwark, rampart"; so called because the earliest boulevards were at sites of razed fortifications — related to bulwark

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