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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Many improvements are slated for the venue under the new operating agreement, including $12 million in capital investment dedicated to facility improvements and more than $1 million to make the greenway connector adjacent to the amphitheater continuously accessible by Spring of 2026. Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025 Langley and longtime resident Winston Robinson said the group should come up with a community benefits agreement asking for quality of life improvements including noise barriers, a greenway or a park. Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025 For Nashville, Clever Offers lauded the city's parks and greenways, impressive street art, and cultural attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2025 The park's opening will also connect a major segment of the riverwalk, linking it to other greenways and city neighborhoods. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenway

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Nov. 2025.

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