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

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

Indian Trail and Matthews are weighing new restrictions on sidewalks and greenways, while Charlotte City Council has launched its own review of whether the city’s ordinances have kept pace with technology. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Pittsburgh’s greenways, wooded ravines and parks cut through neighborhoods, creating ideal habitat for blacklegged ticks, which can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 June 2026

The greenway will be developed in five sections. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 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