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 Then, the city will rebuild the boardwalk from Surrey Avenue to Jackson Avenue, which borders Atlantic City, beginning after Labor Day. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements. Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026 The Tibet-Butler Preserve boasts boardwalks and sandy trails that wind through pine forests, cypress swamps, and lakeside habitats. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026 This beach town may be best known for its old-school boardwalk, but a splashy new $350 million entertainment district called Atlantic Park is rewriting Atlantic Beach's biography. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk
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Noun
  • Embracing the avian visitors, the double scoops and that long, long promenade is possible without the concomitant waves after all.
    Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
  • This season’s multi-colored display is on the right in the promenade area just past the entrance.
    Daily News, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In the plan are walkways that meet at angles rather than meander naturally.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Attendees can bring folding chairs, but must sit away from walkways.
    Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalk. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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