pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā 

ˈpäth-

1

: path, course

2

: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another

also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels

3

: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another

metabolic pathways

Synonyms of pathway

• path
• footpath
• trail

Examples of pathway in a Sentence

We walked along a winding pathway.

we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

Recent Examples on the Web

Uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing are the two main pathways to create the core material necessary to build nuclear weapons. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

What’s more, some creators already build pathways toward peer connection, mutual aid, learning, advocacy, and shared purpose. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The pathway will allow students, residents, and other visitors to view the living seawall from the waterside. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Shereah Taylor-Love, dean of the human and public service pathway at TCC South, said the program will support students advancing into high-impact employment. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pathway

• neural pathway

Rhymes for pathway

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

Kids Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā 

ˈpȧth-

: path

Medical Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- 

1

: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another

also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels

2

: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another

metabolic pathways