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Definition of boulevard

boulevard

/ˈbʊl.ə.vɑːrd/
bou · le · vard
Plural:boulevards
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boulevard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A wide street or thoroughfare in a city or town, typically lined with trees and often featuring a landscaped median strip down the center.

Example

"Cafes and bookstores lined both sides of the shaded boulevard in the historic district."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from French 'boulevard' (earlier 'bollevart'), itself adapted from Middle Dutch 'bolwerc' ('bulwark' or defensive rampart); the modern sense developed in Paris when demolished city walls were replaced with broad, tree-lined promenades.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boulevard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boulevard
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