proper noun General Slang

the Ave

thuh AV · proper noun · informal

University Way in Seattle's U-District.

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Definitions

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University Way NE, the main commercial drag through Seattle's University District.

“Let's grab teriyaki on the Ave.”
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the Ave In A Sentence

Let's grab teriyaki on the Ave.

Origin & Usage

Seattle shorthand for University Way in the U-District near the University of Washington.

People Also Ask

What is 'the Ave' in Seattle?

The Ave is University Way NE, the main commercial street running through Seattle's University District near the University of Washington.

Why is it called the Ave?

It's a clipping of 'Avenue'; locals shortened University Way's older name to simply 'the Ave.'

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