boardwalk
noun
board·walk
ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk 
1
: a walk constructed of planking
2
: a walk constructed along a beach
Examples of boardwalk in a Sentence
the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s
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Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The Tibet-Butler Preserve boasts boardwalks and sandy trails that wind through pine forests, cypress swamps, and lakeside habitats.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
This beach town may be best known for its old-school boardwalk, but a splashy new $350 million entertainment district called Atlantic Park is rewriting Atlantic Beach's biography.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Along with Sharon Lake and its accompanying trail reopening, the Sharon Lake Improvement Project has added new boardwalks over the water at the park, as well as fishing piers, a floating kayak launch and double the amount of wetlands.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The Tibet-Butler Preserve boasts boardwalks and sandy trails that wind through pine forests, cypress swamps, and lakeside habitats.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
This beach town may be best known for its old-school boardwalk, but a splashy new $350 million entertainment district called Atlantic Park is rewriting Atlantic Beach's biography.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Along with Sharon Lake and its accompanying trail reopening, the Sharon Lake Improvement Project has added new boardwalks over the water at the park, as well as fishing piers, a floating kayak launch and double the amount of wetlands.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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boardwalk
noun
board·walk
ˈbō(ə)rd-ˌwȯk
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: a walk of planks especially along a beach
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