Definition of boardwalknext
as in promenade
a public place for strolling the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

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Recent Examples of boardwalk The boardwalk was annihilated up and down the peninsula, crushed into pieces and twisted up like a wooden snake. Curbed Editors, Curbed, 23 June 2026 Once a year, a special attraction descends, coaxing thousands of guests to gather along Surf Avenue leading toward the boardwalk to watch and participate in the historic Mermaid Parade. Amir Hamja, Vogue, 22 June 2026 Miners Beach sits near a small parking lot and has a short wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026 All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk
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Noun
  • But new security measures are now in place for the promenade that leads into Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • There’s going to be a promenade for people who want to stroll along the perimeter.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Power outage resolved at Philadelphia Airport June 29 A service outage impacting moving walkways, elevators and escalators at the airport Sundy night and Monday morning has been partially resolved, according to airport officials.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • The whimsical stone and iron structure features large arched windows, tall towers, elaborate metalwork, and raised walkways that offer scenic views of the surrounding San Isabel National Forest.
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalk. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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