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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These fragrant perennials are at home in a cottage garden, garden border, along walkways, and in a butterfly garden, where their sweet fragrance attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026 Some gardeners cut graceful curves around trees and along edges of walkways and garden bed borders. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026 Twenty-six of the new gates will be in the future midfield concourse, which will connect to the existing terminal by an underground walkway. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 The concept for the landmark is a walkway through the park with panels showing Mansfield’s population growth over the decades. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 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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