boardwalks

plural of boardwalk
as in promenades
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 boardwalks Nearby is South Brohard Park, providing beach access for humans only, including boardwalks, benches, and showers. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 While navigating airport security lines or strolling coastal boardwalks, comfort is non‑negotiable—and Quince has become a go-to spot for warm‑weather travel staples that deliver both style and function. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 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 In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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Noun
  • An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 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
  • Plant them in sunny flower beds or along walkways as borders or use them to spill over the edges of a hanging basket or container garden.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Other metro Atlanta malls have adapted by being repurposed.
    Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Just down the road (or a single stop on the tram) are swanky malls like Central Embassy, Siam Paragon, and Centralworld, one of the largest shopping centers in Thailand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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