greenway

noun

green·​way ˈgrēn-ˌwā 

: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection

Examples of greenway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But greenways are county maintained, so Owens suggested the city coordinate with Mecklenburg County to make sure regulations are consistent. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Strengthening ties to the river RiverLink is part of the much larger Hartline, a 7-mile greenway that is envisioned between the Bloomfield town line and Riverside Park. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Its findings should permanently change how New York City and New York State think about greenways, trails, and public investment. — Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

And recently, creatives and activists, who dream of transforming it into a hospitable greenway, have been hosting arts events. — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for greenway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway