walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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Access to an infrared sauna, hot tub, group meditation, a reflexology walkway, fitness room, and Olympic-sized swimming pool are included. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025 The physical strain of clearing snow and hacking away at ice from your walkway, driveway, cars, and other surfaces can lead to a variety of aches and pains, thereby turning a simple task into a strenuous activity. Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 The surveillance video shows the pickup drive up and stop about 90 seconds in the parking lot before the driver pulls into a spot near the front walkway, where several stairs lead uphill to the headquarters building. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 Salt is a good way to keep your walkways and driveways safe and walkable when winter weather hits. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for walkway 

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkway was in 1792

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“Walkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkway. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

walkway

noun
walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a path or passageway for pedestrians
a walkway over the busy street
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