bikeway

noun

bike·​way ˈbīk-ˌwā How to pronounce bikeway (audio)
: a thoroughfare for bicycles

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The raw wilderness of Alaska weaves throughout every square mile, from majestic glaciers and untouched forests to nature-forward urban centers, complete with bikeways, parks, and more. AFAR Media, 30 July 2025 That two-way bikeway now runs south of Speer Boulevard, but advocates have pressed to extend it north toward downtown. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025 The park will have a new path and bikeways that will connect to the Lance Armstrong Bike Trail. Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 One requires e-bikes to have a red reflector or red flashing light on the back, similar to what is required of bicycles that are operated in the dark on highways, bikeways or sidewalks. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bikeway

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bikeway was in 1895

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“Bikeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bikeway. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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