walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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Rome’s Villa Pamphili Park with its ornate flowerbeds, lawns and walkways is the Italian capital’s largest landscaped garden and a place of respite for the local population as temperatures soar in the summer. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025 Are there shaded walkways, cooling centers, or transportation services nearby? Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Its sculpted shaded ceiling is made from low-carbon aluminum and its roof and walkways are covered in 8,848 solar panels, reducing its power draw on the grid. New Atlas, 19 June 2025 An ensuite bedroom is attached by a covered walkway, adjacent to the garage. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for walkway

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkway was in 1792

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“Walkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkway. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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walkway

noun
walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a path or passageway for pedestrians
a walkway over the busy street

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