Synonyms of pathway

pathway

noun

ˈpath-ˌwā 

1

as in path

a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps

we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

Synonyms & Similar Words

• path
• footpath
• trail
• track
• road
• walkway
• route
• passageway
• street
• trace
• roadway
• alley
• thoroughfare
• lane
• alleyway
• shortcut
• bridle path
• cutoff
• passage
• bypath
• byway
• pass
• towpath
• runway
• row
• byroad
• run
• bystreet

2

as in route

the direction along which something or someone moves

the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• path
• route
• way
• trajectory
• steps
• course
• track
• routeway
• line
• loop
• descent
• circuit
• circle
• orbit
• arc
• flight path
• ascent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pathway

According to the company’s announcement, its selection by the DOE’s National Reactor Innovation Center provides a pathway toward DOE authorization to design, build, and operate a dedicated manufacturing facility at INL. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Pacibekitug is an antibody that targets the IL-6 pathway, although some experts maintain skepticism about the approach. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026

Large Stepping Stones Jay Eriv, landscape designer for Grounds Keeper, opted for huge stepping stones as the pathway of choice in this beautiful garden. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Ozone created a different pathway to bleaching and decolorization. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026