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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More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground (temporarily closed; check here before going).
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
For the best views, head to the Cold Mountain Overlook, Graveyard Fields (a locals’ favorite high-elevation destination with boardwalk trails), or the Folk Art Center, which puts on dozens of exhibits, makers markets, and daily demonstrations by Appalachian artists.
—Shayla Martin, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
The new accessible boardwalk and path to Lake Superior is now open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The restaurant is renting the space on the boardwalk and is not owned by the amusement park.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
For the best views, head to the Cold Mountain Overlook, Graveyard Fields (a locals’ favorite high-elevation destination with boardwalk trails), or the Folk Art Center, which puts on dozens of exhibits, makers markets, and daily demonstrations by Appalachian artists.
—Shayla Martin, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
The new accessible boardwalk and path to Lake Superior is now open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The restaurant is renting the space on the boardwalk and is not owned by the amusement park.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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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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