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

Strengthening ties to the river RiverLink is part of the much larger Hartline, a 7-mile greenway that is envisioned between the Bloomfield town line and Riverside Park. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Its findings should permanently change how New York City and New York State think about greenways, trails, and public investment. — Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

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

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