greenway

noun

green·​way ˈgrēn-ˌwā How to pronounce greenway (audio)
: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection

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Among the recommendations: adding a rail stop at Wooldridge Square in downtown Austin and a greenway concept along the rail line planned for East Riverside Drive. Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 The county’s Park and Recreation department manages parks and greenway trails throughout the county, as well as pools, splashpads, recreation centers and nature preserves. Mary Ramsey july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025 Courtesy of Broad River Campground But one of the things that campers love most about Broad River is the river itself and the direct access to the greenway that runs along it, perfect for swimming, tubing, and fishing. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 The city allotted nearly $200 million to roads, bridges and greenways in 2025. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenway

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greenway was in 1965

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“Greenway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenway. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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