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

And, this not the -- this is not the pathway to get your way or get your will. —ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025

For organizations struggling with the classic challenges of cross-functional collaboration—territorial disputes, communication gaps, and suboptimal compromises—AI offers a pathway to genuine integration. —François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025

Overtime is a digital-first sports media company, and Overtime Elite is a developmental basketball league for players aged 16-19 that includes professional training, academic support, compensation and a pathway to the NBA while preserving NCAA eligibility. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025

The pathway aims at a full-stage recovery demonstration around 2027-2028, with potential operational capability to follow in the early 2030s, depending on results and funding continuity from the European Space Agency and elsewhere. —Andrew Jones, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025

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
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

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