Definition

1. 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

1. an avenue in Manhattan that runs north and south