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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The teens even arrived at the event in style, enjoying a limousine ride through midtown Memphis, which was followed by a red-carpet walkway to the event. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Ask for help removing ice on your walkways and porch steps during the winter. Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026 But then a heavy beat drops, and the figure crouches down into a duckwalk, moving across the walkway in a low bounce before springing up with the circling arm movements of voguing. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 The pleated trousers add a tailored drape that’s elevated without being fussy, while platform sandals give you height without sacrificing comfort—ideal for cobblestone streets or sandy walkways. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 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 16 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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