parkway

noun

park·​way ˈpärk-ˌwā How to pronounce parkway (audio)
Synonyms of parkwaynext
: a broad landscaped thoroughfare

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The changes to the parkways would create a sense of the road being narrow, Discipio said, which along with barriers like planters, would help slow traffic down. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 Parking is not allowed on either side of parkways, city officials say. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 The parkway is a milestone for accessing the development, said Rylan Yowell, managing director at Provident. Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026 Witnesses told police the child was running across the parkway heading east when the driver slammed into him. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parkway

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parkway was in 1875

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“Parkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parkway. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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parkway

noun
park·​way ˈpär-ˌkwā How to pronounce parkway (audio)
: a broad landscaped highway

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