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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The residential project also would, according to city documents, be built to enhance the pedestrian experience through walkways connecting to the existing office building at the site and the other surrounding residential developments in the area. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025 Glass sliders open the living area and release it to a discreet gallery walkway leading the new wing. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 The national champion gymnast strutted down the walkway in a black and white polka dot bathing suit that featured red bows in the front and down toward her hips. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025 There’s a pebbly wall along the walkway to the entrance. Noriko Hayashi, New York Times, 31 May 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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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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