cycleways

noun

plural of cycleway, British
as in bikeways

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  1. waterways
  2. watercourses
  3. trails
Noun
  • Parts of the River Thames are tracking at record lows, while other waterways have seen an increase in algae growth as water temperatures rise.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Environmental groups estimate, using methods developed by the EPA, that unregulated businesses have been responsible for 30% to 60% of copper and zinc found in waterways, which at high concentrations are toxic to fish and other animals.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of waterways
Noun
  • At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of watercourses
Noun
  • The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The park recently expanded to incorporate the former Whirlpool and Devil’s Hole state parks, creating nearly five miles of continuous trails and overlooks along the Niagara Gorge.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trails
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“Cycleways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cycleways. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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