park avenue
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Definition
- 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
- a fashionable residential street in New York City