Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A fashionable residential street in New York City: "Park Avenue" is the name of a major north-south boulevard in the borough of Manhattan, historically known for its prestigious apartment buildings and affluent residents.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Her dream was to live in a penthouse on Park Avenue.
  • The annual Park Avenue Armory Antiques Show attracts collectors from around the world.

Advanced Usage

• Used metonymically to represent wealth, luxury, or high social status in New York.
  • His investment firm has that Park Avenue polish, but its practices are ruthless.
  • The charity gala had a decidedly Park Avenue crowd.

Variants and Related Words

• Park Ave.: A common abbreviated form used in addresses and informal writing.
  • The office is located at 350 Park Ave.

Synonyms

• Boulevard: A broad avenue in a city, often lined with trees. (Note: This is a general term, while "Park Avenue" is a specific proper name.)
• Avenue: A wide street or thoroughfare. (Note: This is a general term.)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Park Avenue liberal": A term, sometimes used critically, to describe a wealthy person who holds politically liberal or progressive views.
  • The candidate was accused of being a Park Avenue liberal out of touch with working-class voters.

Noun

1. a fashionable residential street in New York City