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

The waves also broke down the plywood wall along the boardwalk. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Basic styles often lack the cushion and arch support needed for boardwalk strolls, sightseeing around a new town, or even just tackling errands. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

The change came less than a week after five men were stabbed during an early-morning brawl near Front and K streets along the Old Sacramento boardwalk. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Hotel Albatross has one of the best locations in town, and is just a block from the beach and boardwalk. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 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