parkway

noun

park·​way ˈpärk-ˌwā 

: a broad landscaped thoroughfare

Examples of parkway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In their parkway, too, Novack and Aggrey have sprinkled seeds from about two dozen native wildflowers. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

The parkway is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026, triumphantly welcoming guests back to many sections of the scenic and historic drive following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in 2024. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

As Mike was driving home, his father called to say a car accident shut down the parkway. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Refine Neighborhood Special Conditions In LA’s Hancock Park neighborhood, productions must make sure that craft services tables are away from public view and not placed on sidewalks or parkways. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for parkway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

parkway

noun

park·​way ˈpär-ˌkwā 

: a broad landscaped highway