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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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream sofas—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a walkway circling to a watersports platform. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The elliptical walkway in the current design, which harks back to the onePulse approach, may be its most lasting impact. Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025 The Saks flagship on Yonge Street is connected to Toronto’s Eaton Centre by the PATH underground walkway. David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 Think about maintenance, accessibility and potential mobility challenges like stairs and exterior walkways. Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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