walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
Recent Examples on the Web Accessibility: Guest rooms, public areas, and walkways are ADA-accessible. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024 As part of the expansion, the city is also constructing a bridge over Industrial Avenue and adjacent railroad tracks, as well as new bike lanes, pedestrian walkways and a multi-use path. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 May 2024 Low bulwarks and lateral walkways emphasize the sense of openness. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 May 2024 Visitors can hear poetry readings from a stage area, stroll down a landscaped walkway, take in public art and cozy up by fire pits. Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for walkway 

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Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkway was in 1792

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“Walkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkway. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

walkway

noun
walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a path or passageway for pedestrians
a walkway over the busy street
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