Definition of boardwalknext
as in promenade
a public place for strolling the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

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Recent Examples of boardwalk But now Caesars Atlantic City is going back to the future with a sophisticated new beach club right off the famous boardwalk. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 On Lake Shafer, iconic Indiana Beach, one of the Midwest’s most beloved amusement parks, gives retro Coney Island vibes with its lakeside boardwalk and vintage rides. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 Laced together like an elegant necklace by boardwalks, their polished stainless-steel exteriors reflect the water and the sky with cinematic precision. Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026 Its 60-mile coastline offers both bustling boardwalks and quieter spots like Surfside Beach, which is ideal for families. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk
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Noun
  • No one else along the promenade had noticed.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
  • To the south, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a classic American promenade featuring bars, restaurants, arcades, and places to rent bikes and surfboards.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • To prevent a cluttered feel and a messy-looking layout, avoid squeezing in oversized furniture, and take Alda's advice and leave approximately 24 inches for walkways.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 31 May 2026

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalk. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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