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

Viewing walkways have been installed, as well as lighting that helps reveal the intricate details of both the mosaic and the fresco. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Patching these cracks in September will help keep your driveway and walkways in good condition throughout the winter months, but don’t wait too long to handle this repair. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, walkways, and low-lying roads. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of photographs. — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 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