boardwalk
noun
board·walk
ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 
1
: a walk constructed of planking
2
: a walk constructed along a beach
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the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s
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Crystal-clear blue waters flow onto soft white sandy beaches, and the boardwalks, sidewalks, and trails that connect them all are very pedestrian- and bike-friendly.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Harry Perry, a famous Venice boardwalk busker who wears a turban, Sikh outfit, and roller skates, often follows the tour route of Grateful Dead spinoffs, playing on the grounds, and that’s proven lucrative for him.
—Cary Baker, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2025
While cranes may be spotted near the visitor center and boardwalk, more of these stars of the preserve are often encountered in the adjacent fields.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Wildwood’s expansive beaches and family-friendly attractions, like Morey’s Piers, a water park, rides, and classic boardwalk food, are nearby.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Harry Perry, a famous Venice boardwalk busker who wears a turban, Sikh outfit, and roller skates, often follows the tour route of Grateful Dead spinoffs, playing on the grounds, and that’s proven lucrative for him.
—Cary Baker, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2025
While cranes may be spotted near the visitor center and boardwalk, more of these stars of the preserve are often encountered in the adjacent fields.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Wildwood’s expansive beaches and family-friendly attractions, like Morey’s Piers, a water park, rides, and classic boardwalk food, are nearby.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 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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