1. A way of access or approach: Jane walked along the avenue, which was the path from the parking lot to the entrance of the children's zoo.
2. The main approach to a country-house: When driving along the avenue to visit their friends in their new home, Tom and Mary were amazed at the broad roadway which was bordered by trees and statues at regular intervals.

Sometimes an avenue refers to the trees alone, with tacit disregard for the road they overshadow.

3. A fine wide street: Many broad streets in Canada and in the U.S, are called avenues, like High Park Avenue in Toronto, Canada.