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

It's located on the Brisbane Riverwalk, a network of overwater walkways that are dotted with bright red royal poinciana flame trees, which didn't exist 10 years ago. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Localized and shallow flooding of beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

According to a declaration from acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron, officials have identified more than 80 holes and depressions along the seawall promenade, while sections of the shoreline walkway are regularly flooded. — Chris Matthews, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere. — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 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