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 Miners Beach sits near a small parking lot and has a short wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026 The rooms Lined up along a boardwalk, the standalone rooms comprise copious indoor and outdoor space. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 June 2026 The visuals from battered Southern California coastlines have been dramatic: massive waves fueled by a big swell and king tides overtopping sand berms, seawater spilling onto boardwalks and streets, sand chomped away causing severe erosion and shrinking beaches just ahead of summer. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk
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  • The neighborhood/area A rare sight in Cairo, the Garden City neighborhood is filled with trees, and there are some shopping malls and galleries close by, as well as a riverside promenade.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • Twenty-two miles off the Southern California coast, Avalon sets the tone with its crescent bay, art deco Casino and waterfront promenade lined with shops, bars and restaurants.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
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  • The walkway is about a quarter-mile long and will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse, Myers said Wednesday.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
  • Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalk. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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