boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 

1

: a walk constructed of planking

2

: a walk constructed along a beach

Synonyms

• mall
• promenade
• walk

Examples of boardwalk in a Sentence

the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

Recent Examples on the Web

The event also includes access to the boardwalk’s restaurants, bars, and shops, along with Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, home to a Ferris wheel, double-decker carousel, roller coaster, and more. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024

Each of Carnival Jubilee’s zones take a different theme, with their own attractions, restaurants, and bars, such as Grand Central, centered on the buzzy three-story atrium, and The Shores, with a nostalgic coastal vibe reminiscent of a seaside boardwalk. —Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024

Waves careened over the boardwalk and houses were reduced to rubble. —Laura Thompson, Curbed, 22 Nov. 2024

As with many clichés, there is something comfortable about an oceanfront boardwalk. —Theo Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbō(ə)rd-ˌwȯk 

ˈbȯ(ə)rd-

: a walk of planks especially along a beach