walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā 

: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.

Recent Examples on the Web

Staff quietly hurried to tape falling signage to the walls, troubleshoot the jumbotron and cook burgers and hot dogs as rain seeped through the grated ceilings of the exterior walkways. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Instead, some Denver residents say scooters continue to block sidewalks, entrances and walkways. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

The layout is designed to create a seamless connection between the interiors, the exteriors, and surrounding water, with flowing walkways leading from one space to the next. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

The property will include a park and green space open to the public, and a 30-foot wide pedestrian walkway on its southern edge. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for walkway

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

Kids Definition

walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā 

: a path or passageway for pedestrians

a walkway over the busy street