parkway

noun

park·​way ˈpärk-ˌwā 

: a broad landscaped thoroughfare

Examples of parkway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The parkway passes through Alleghany County near the Virginia state line. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

Crews will return to Lisle in the spring and fall to determine which parkway trees need to be replaced, and will do so for residents who lost trees in the storms, Elias said. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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

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