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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There were trees and bushes, sure, but in some cases there were concrete walkways going … nowhere. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 The rooms Through the lobby and into the outdoor garden, rooms are hidden behind walkways lush with plant life. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Rather than a single structure, the roughly 20,000-square-foot residence—designed and built over the course of seven years—is organized as a series of pavilions linked by courtyards and covered walkways. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026 Window boxes and planters are classic choices for sprucing up porches and adding extra pizzazz to front walkways. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 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 17 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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