greenway

noun

green·​way ˈgrēn-ˌwā How to pronounce greenway (audio)
: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection

Examples of greenway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to potential city funding, projects such as public art and greenway expansion could also involve Mecklenburg County, Rhew said. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024 Ensured that issues like public health, the environment, open space and greenways were incorporated in the inaugural Regional Plan. Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024 That money is intended to fund a greenway project that will include bike and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as safety improvements throughout the corridor. Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024 Related Articles Can a greenway transform one of the most dangerous and health-impacted corridors in California? Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 The concept has been pared back in recent years because a continuous waterside greenway was deemed impossible in some areas, including around yacht clubs. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024 But for those involved in the project, those are small sacrifices for a greenway that could drastically improve health outcomes in local communities. Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024 Today the 15-mile greenway is a hub of activity, including fly-fishers casting in shallow pools and college kids floating downstream in inner tubes. Robert Annis, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2024 The trails will join the Carolina Thread Trail, a 15-county, two state network of connected greenways, trails and waterways. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greenway was in 1965

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“Greenway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenway. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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