walkway

noun

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

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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Lining the walkways of the park Sunday, vendors sold boba tea, flowers, fresh produce and juice. Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025 At least one year will have elapsed by the time that segment of the walkway is completely fixed. Miami Herald, 7 July 2025 From the valet area, a pedestrian walkway leads visitors to the heart of the harbor’s shops and restaurants area, which Ward said will span 120,000 square feet. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025 That means about $11 million would need to be privately raised for the walkway. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 July 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 10 Jul. 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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