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Boulevard vs Esplanade - What's the difference?

boulevard | esplanade |

As nouns the difference between boulevard and esplanade

is that boulevard is while esplanade is a clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.

boulevard

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.
  • The landscaping on the sides of a boulevard or other thoroughfare.

    • Derived terms

    * (abbreviation) , bd , bl

    Related terms

    * boulevardier * bulwark

    esplanade

    English

    (wikipedia esplanade)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.
  • The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country.
  • A grass plat; a lawn.
  • Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside.

    • Synonyms

    * (public walk) promenade

    Related terms

    * explain * plain

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