walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
Synonyms of walkwaynext
: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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Fans move around the stands via a continuous concrete walkway, gazing up at the greenhouses, which are closed during the tournament. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 May 2026 Travelers choosing to walk along two one-third-mile walkways could move from the main terminal as far as Concourse C in 10 to 15 minutes – and faster if designs include moving sidewalks, Washington said. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 Denver International Airport has announced plans to construct pedestrian walkways between concourses. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 26 May 2026 The complaint cited instances in which students wearing Star of David necklaces or kippahs were allegedly denied access to campus walkways and buildings. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

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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