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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Founded in 1984, the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center features a boardwalk for scenic walks, aquariums filled with tropical fish, nature programs, kayak tours, and a butterfly garden.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Spanning across the watery haven is a kilometer-long boardwalk made of smooth, wooden planks, comfortably wide enough for my wheelchair.
—Cory Lee, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
This iconic beach town boasts a stunning beach, a vibrant music scene and a boardwalk lined with activities such as mini-golf and arcade games.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Venice, Italy: Resort 2010 Courtesy of Chanel The location: A boardwalk along Venice’s Lido at dusk along which guests were seated on sun beds in tented cabanas.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Spanning across the watery haven is a kilometer-long boardwalk made of smooth, wooden planks, comfortably wide enough for my wheelchair.
—Cory Lee, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
This iconic beach town boasts a stunning beach, a vibrant music scene and a boardwalk lined with activities such as mini-golf and arcade games.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Venice, Italy: Resort 2010 Courtesy of Chanel The location: A boardwalk along Venice’s Lido at dusk along which guests were seated on sun beds in tented cabanas.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 6 May. 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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