👉 Avenues are major roads that typically run through the center of a city or town, connecting other streets and neighborhoods. They usually have wider roads with multiple lanes for cars, buses, and sometimes bicycles. Avenues are often lined with shops, restaurants, and other businesses, making them important commercial and social hubs. The term "avenue" comes from the Latin word "avena," meaning "row of reeds," which is fitting given their linear layout resembling a row of reeds.