boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 

1

: a walk constructed of planking

2

: a walk constructed along a beach

Synonyms

• mall
• promenade
• walk

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

Elizabeth Bartlett reminisces about walking the boardwalk in John’s Pass, Florida, where her family would regularly vacation. —Rick Muach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025

The 10-foot-wide, four-block-long boardwalk is located between Georgetown Harbor and Front Street’s row of shops (don’t miss Waterfront Books) and restaurants. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025

This scent is pure nostalgia in a bottle, thanks to a captivating swirl of pure vanilla and comforting musk, along with a hint of chocolate and hinoki woods that makes this reminiscent of bake shops and summertime boardwalks. —Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025

Photo : Cabo Real Surf Club The interior of a boardwalk residence. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025

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