Thursday, November 24, 2016

avenue, a venue

Avenue or avenue ( one word ) means a wide street or road, literally or figuratively --
They strolled down the avenue in the rain.
He wants to live on Park Avenue.
The police have blocked every avenue of escape.

A venue or a venue ( two words ) means one ( a ) place or location used for an event, most often a concert, convention, or competition ( venue ) --
We are looking for a venue for a small concert.
The old stadium is still used as a venue for local sporting events.

Now that you know that, you can say --
"The old theater on First Avenue could be used as a venue for new plays."

Note --"venue"  also means the place where a crime is to be tried--
His lawyer has requested a change of venue.

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