parkway
noun/ˈpɑrkweɪ/
Frequency rank: #9,086 most common English word
Meaning
a broad landscaped road or highway, often with trees and plants along the sides.
Example sentence
We drove along the scenic parkway to enjoy the autumn leaves.
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