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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Follow the winding boardwalk down the bluff to discover what might be one of the Florida panhandle's quietest little beaches.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Just under the boardwalk on Beach 96th Street is Panino Bozza, a sandwich shop inside a shipping container, which opened in 2024.
—Lindsey Weber, Curbed, 17 June 2026
The barrier island features a boardwalk with views of mangrove forests, plus lots of live oaks, paradise trees, and wild limes.
—Ana Pelayo Connery, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Light and airy, this one just looks like it was made for boardwalk strolls, sidewalk brunches, and outdoor date nights.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Just under the boardwalk on Beach 96th Street is Panino Bozza, a sandwich shop inside a shipping container, which opened in 2024.
—Lindsey Weber, Curbed, 17 June 2026
The barrier island features a boardwalk with views of mangrove forests, plus lots of live oaks, paradise trees, and wild limes.
—Ana Pelayo Connery, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Light and airy, this one just looks like it was made for boardwalk strolls, sidewalk brunches, and outdoor date nights.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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