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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 15-foot-wide walkway around the circle and eight curb ramps will be rebuilt as part of the project. Laura Fay, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025 Longer-term projects include developing a new park at the southeast corner of Main Street and Indiana Avenue and developing a pedestrian walkway and plaza near Buena Vista Creek. Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025 Corner property owners should shovel curbs, walkways and crosswalks to the street. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025 Be Careful With De-Icers Salting icy walkways is necessary for your safety, but the runoff will also damage or kill surrounding grass. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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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