bikeway

noun

bike·​way ˈbīk-ˌwā How to pronounce bikeway (audio)
Synonyms of bikewaynext
: a thoroughfare for bicycles

Examples of bikeway in a Sentence

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And stop the stupid traffic circles, white curb extenders and converting streets to bikeways. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 May 2026 Changes planned for the road include pavement resurfacing, closing gaps in sidewalks, upgrading curb ramps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, adding upgraded bike lanes and bikeways, and upgrading video detection, according to a city staff report. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 The concrete barriers will be installed on Third and Fourth streets between Julian and Reed streets, on San Salvador Street from Fourth to Eighth streets and on the bikeway connecting the Berryessa BART station with Taylor and Mabury roads, city officials said. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026 Adding a commuter bikeway and several local connections between northbound and southbound CO 119, and underpasses or overpasses at major intersections for uninterrupted crossing. Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bikeway

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bikeway was in 1895

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“Bikeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bikeway. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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