esplanade
/ˈɛspləˌneɪd/noun
High School
1
A clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses of the town.
2
The glacis of the counterscarp, or the slope of the parapet of the covered way toward the country.
3
A grass plat; a lawn.
4
Any clear, level space used for public walks or drives; especially, a terrace by the seaside.
5
Grassy strips between two divided highway lanes; a traffic island.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing