boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 

1

: a walk constructed of planking

2

: a walk constructed along a beach

Synonyms of boardwalk

• promenade
• walkway

Examples of boardwalk in a Sentence

the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

Recent Examples on the Web

In August, someone emailed Meiner a series of photos showing people sleeping outside — on a wall near the boardwalk, on the beach sand, atop a lifeguard stand. —Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026

These spaces will include a picnic shelter, along with disability- and wheelchair-friendly areas, like paved surfaces and boardwalk connections created with stable surfacing that can provide a view of the lake. —Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026

Then, the city will rebuild the boardwalk from Surrey Avenue to Jackson Avenue, which borders Atlantic City, beginning after Labor Day. —Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements. —Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for boardwalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbō(ə)rd-ˌwȯk 

ˈbȯ(ə)rd-

: a walk of planks especially along a beach