boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 

1

: a walk constructed of planking

2

: a walk constructed along a beach

Synonyms of boardwalk

• promenade
• walkway

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 outdoor cinema is wrapped by a rough-hewn Brutalist perimeter—half-lined with concrete cubes, the other half enclosed with planks salvaged from the boardwalk destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

The ride is about 10 to 12 feet above the boardwalk, according to the Asbury Park Press. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Hurly-Burly’s drinks take inspiration from the nostalgia of old-timey seaside boardwalks. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

At Tahquamenon Falls State Park, a new 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk was completed this year, allowing those with mobility issues to reach the top of the upper falls. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for boardwalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbō(ə)rd-ˌwȯk 

ˈbȯ(ə)rd-

: a walk of planks especially along a beach