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

At that moment, security workers expanded the blue fence, creating the walkway for LSU's arrival. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Neglected outdoor spaces like dead grass or cracked walkways can make a bad first impression. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026

The walkways are wider and the varied amenities are more carefully designed to allow better overall viewing of the field while grabbing a concession or visiting one of the many restrooms. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Insider tip The hotel’s historic building means some rooms have attic-style ceilings or narrow walkways to get to them. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 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