pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā 

ˈpäth-

1

: path, course

2

: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another

also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels

3

: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another

metabolic pathways

Synonyms

• path
• footpath
• trail

Examples of pathway in a Sentence

We walked along a winding pathway.

we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

Recent Examples on the Web

On a brighter note, with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, harmonizing with the North Node of fate in your sign, themes surrounding your joy, romantic desires and self-expression become pathways to your growth. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Saudi Arabia has said that no normalization would take place until Israel commits to a pathway to Palestinian statehood. —Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025

The pathway to Gillette is unforgettable for those who can navigate it. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025

Remote Jobs For Entrepreneurs Remote work experience creates natural pathways to entrepreneurship. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pathway

• neural pathway

Rhymes for pathway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā 

ˈpȧth-

: path

Medical Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- 

1

: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another

also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels

2

: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another

metabolic pathways