parkway

noun

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

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Branches must be placed neatly in the parkway in front of homes with cut ends facing the street, a news release said. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Milford has a coveted shoreline; this plan is for the northern end of the city near the parkway. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 In fact, Gilbert is one of at least four people whose remains were found along the parkway who have not been connected to Heuermann’s killing spree. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 As part of the seven-week initiative, drivers should expect to see troopers patrolling the full length of the parkway in both directions. Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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parkway

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

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