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noun green·way \ˈgrēn-ˌwā\

Definition of greenway

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

Recent Examples of greenway from the Web

The city and county have also expanded greenways, and the city is building new bike lanes and requiring streets have sidewalks when new subdivisions are built.

— steve harrison, charlotteobserver, "GOP challenger: Mayor Roberts ‘grandstanding’ on climate change. She says she’s leading.", 2 June 2017
Access to parks and greenways also figured in the rankings.

— michael kolomatsky, New York Times, "Cyclists: Where to Live in New York", 26 May 2017
Part greenway, part secret passage, the 1.5-mile walkway (accessible to wheelchairs and strollers but not to bicycles, skates, skateboards or dogs) takes you between, over and through buildings, affording views never before possible.

— kathy ceceri, WIRED, "5 Great Free Places for Kids in New York", 6 Aug. 2012

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