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.
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Keep your floors clean while keeping walkways safe with these tips from a Midwestern cleaning expert. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 There were as many as 40 people on the walkway at the time. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 The rear of the home shows off stunning views of updates outside that include custom boulder work, upper and lower thermal Bluestone patio, terrace and walkway, a fire pit, and beautifully designed landscaping overlooking the pond and greenery. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024 To eat and entertain The dining/flex space connects to the kitchen through an arched walkway. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for walkway 

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 21 Nov. 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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