seventh avenue
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major north-south thoroughfare in Manhattan, New York City: "Seventh Avenue" is the name of a significant avenue running the length of Manhattan, known for its role in the fashion industry and as a central traffic artery.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marches down Seventh Avenue. (The famous parade uses this avenue as part of its route.)
- Many fashion showrooms are located in the Seventh Avenue district. (This refers to the area associated with the garment industry.)
- To get to Carnegie Hall, you should walk east on Seventh Avenue. (This gives a specific location and direction using the avenue's name.)
Advanced Usage
- "Seventh Avenue" as a metonym: The name is often used to refer to the garment and fashion industry centered around it.
- He's been a suit buyer for Seventh Avenue for twenty years. (Here, "Seventh Avenue" symbolizes the fashion trade, not just the street itself.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fashion Avenue: A nickname for the segment of Seventh Avenue in the Garment District.
- Seventh Ave.: A common abbreviated form used in addresses and informal writing.
Synonyms
- Thoroughfare: A main road or public highway. (This is a general term, while "Seventh Avenue" is a specific instance.)
- Boulevard: A wide street in a city, usually with trees on each side. (This describes a type of road similar to an avenue.)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To be sent to Seventh Avenue": An informal, New York-centric phrase implying someone is going to an important or central location, often related to business or shopping. (Note: This is not a widely recognized idiom but illustrates potential localized usage.)
- After the meeting, I'm being sent to Seventh Avenue to review the new line. (This implies a business trip to the fashion district.)
Noun
- an avenue in Manhattan that runs north and south