boardwalk
noun
board·walk
ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 
1
: a walk constructed of planking
2
: a walk constructed along a beach
Examples of boardwalk in a Sentence
the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s
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On the evening of May 26, the two victims and one witness were approached by Saul Alfonso Fajardo, 19, and a minor while walking on the boardwalk toward Margaritaville, according to the complaint filed in Fort Lauderdale federal court.
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Sofia Saric
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Beyond the savings, summer is still very much in full swing, with travelers spending long days hopping between the boardwalk, arcades, mini-golf courses, beach bars, and waterfront entertainment districts like Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The Atlantic Ocean is steps away down a boardwalk.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Lightweight, breathable coverups layer effortlessly for beach-to-boardwalk versatility.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Sofia Saric
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Beyond the savings, summer is still very much in full swing, with travelers spending long days hopping between the boardwalk, arcades, mini-golf courses, beach bars, and waterfront entertainment districts like Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The Atlantic Ocean is steps away down a boardwalk.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Lightweight, breathable coverups layer effortlessly for beach-to-boardwalk versatility.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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boardwalk
noun
board·walk
ˈbō(ə)rd-ˌwȯk
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: a walk of planks especially along a beach
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