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

Safety and visibility along the corridor were central discussion points, with officials calling for lighting at intersections and campus drives and along the street and walkway up to Swepco Road. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Starting next year, people will be able to move between those locations in the $140 million walkway. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Many an alum fondly remembers trekking the 950-foot walkway to go for a swim on a hot, sticky July day. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

The Boise Airport in September also opened a $107 million rental car facility, which is accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area. — Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 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