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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In Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, some public parks have pebble trails, which are walkways with smooth stones cemented into place that can be used for reflexology and foot massage. ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Eventually, solar panels will be added to the roof, LED lights will be installed along walkways, and more native plants will be in the ground. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 Using the same plant in multiple spots — along a fence line, beside a walkway or edging a patio — creates a visual rhythm that ties the entire garden together. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 Use the same plant in multiple spots — along a fence, a walkway or a patio edge — and your space immediately looks cohesive. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 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 Apr. 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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