walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā 

: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.

Recent Examples on the Web

But now, a sign posted at the entrance of the beach walkway is prohibiting just that. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Use them to cover a cracked deck, upgrade a front porch, create a barefoot-friendly walkway around a hot tub or pool, or even define a dedicated grilling station that’s easy to sweep clean. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Current work includes repairs to the concrete deck, strengthening of the steel structure, and upgrades to the walkway surface along the bridge. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The opening installation unfolds in a cornucopia of mezzanines, double-height caverns, walkways, and arched windows that give on to the street. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for walkway

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

Kids Definition

walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā 

: a path or passageway for pedestrians

a walkway over the busy street