Definition of "alameda" [alameda]

• Southwestern U.S. A tree-shaded promenade or public park. See Regional Note at ramada. (noun)

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• "Tivoli, the bath-house and the main alameda, which is situated at the foot of an immense mountain, and is said to be one of the prettiest in the republic."
• "The alameda is crossed by a fine aqueduct of solid masonry, with light and elegant arches."
• "If you are curious enough to follow -- which would be extremely ill-bred -- you may witness under the trees of the "alameda," or some unfrequented quarter, the forbidden "_entrevista_.""