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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Walk the accessible boardwalk to get up close—or stay dry and admire it from an overlook on nearby Route 20.
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West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Think wooden boardwalks, ice cream shops, amusement parks, and miles of gorgeous shoreline.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
In addition to all the music, festival goers will also have access to all the food, bars, and entertainment that the Ocean City boardwalk provides during the summer, including the Jolly Roger at the Pier Amusement Park.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Think wooden boardwalks, ice cream shops, amusement parks, and miles of gorgeous shoreline.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
In addition to all the music, festival goers will also have access to all the food, bars, and entertainment that the Ocean City boardwalk provides during the summer, including the Jolly Roger at the Pier Amusement Park.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 29 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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