1
: a trodden way
a winding path through the woods
2
: a track specially constructed for a particular use
a garden path of flagstones
3
4
a
: the continuous series of positions or configurations that can be assumed in any motion or process of change by a moving or varying system
b
: a sequence of arcs in a network that can be traced continuously without retracing any arc
5
: pathway sense 2
the optic path from the retina to the cerebral cortex
1
: practitioner of a (specified) system of medicine that emphasizes one aspect of disease or its treatment
naturopath
2
a
: one suffering from a disorder (of such a part or system)
psychopath
b
: one perceiving
telepath
Examples of path in a Sentence
Noun
We followed a winding path through the woods.
The path led down the hill.
The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck.
The fire destroyed everything in its path.
The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance.
He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked his path.
They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war.
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March 21 – April 19 What new path calls you to explore?
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December 22 – January 19 Soul-deep reflection shows you the path ahead.
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There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
March 21 – April 19 What new path calls you to explore?
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
December 22 – January 19 Soul-deep reflection shows you the path ahead.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/path. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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path
1 of 2 noun1
: the way or route traversed by something
the sweat glands are the chief paths by which water reaches the surface of the skin—Morris Fishbein
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