walkway

noun

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

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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The outpatient building, according to filings, wil be a free-standing building adjacent to and connected, via elevated pedestrian walkways, to an existing seven-story parking garage. Samuel O’Neal 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026 Ocean City and North Wildwood are also replacing portions of their wooden walkways. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 An older rider veered unsteadily down the center of the walkway. Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026 Tuesday’s Senior Series session began in the program room and concluded with a hike along walkways and through the snow. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 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 28 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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