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greenway

noun

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

Examples of greenway in a Sentence

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City ordinance explicitly bans electric scooters from sidewalks, greenways and multi-use paths. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 22 Nov. 2025 Others said the regulations lacked protections for parks and greenways, water resources, and neighborhood character. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 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 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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