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boardwalk

noun

ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk

Definition of boardwalk

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 The waves also broke down the plywood wall along the boardwalk. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Basic styles often lack the cushion and arch support needed for boardwalk strolls, sightseeing around a new town, or even just tackling errands. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 Hotel Albatross has one of the best locations in town, and is just a block from the beach and boardwalk. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 John's Pass eventually developed into a major tourism destination, and Hubbard's grandfather also worked with the city to establish the boardwalk that now runs through the area. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk

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Set the scene Leave the posh promenade of San Sebastián’s and wind up the narrow mountain path to Hotel Luze, letting the shade of Igeldo’s lush green forests dapple your windscreen.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The Pacific Ocean provides a different beach experience than the Southeast, with visitors coming for dramatic coastal scenery, broad sandy beaches, tide pools, and the town’s historic oceanfront promenade.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of promenade

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But now, a sign posted at the entrance of the beach walkway is prohibiting just that.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Use them to cover a cracked deck, upgrade a front porch, create a barefoot-friendly walkway around a hot tub or pool, or even define a dedicated grilling station that’s easy to sweep clean.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

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