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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Scooters can only be ridden on a bicycle path, trail or bikeway, but not on sidewalks. Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026 After nearly two years of construction, a new bikeway has opened on Juniper Street in Midtown. Emily McLeod, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 In addition to being known as a venture capital hub, Sand Hill Road is a popular Silicon Valley spot for cycling and is a common route to and from the quiet, woodsy bikeways of Woodside, Portola Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 The additions will improve safety along the route and fill gaps in the sidewalk and bikeway sections. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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