walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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The Oscars red carpet, which has retained its reputable hue for nearly a century (except for instances of champagne to shake things up), is more than just a walkway. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 And under building review is Hillsboro Shores, a 10-story building with 121 homes and a public walkway along the Intracoastal. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025 Fletcher jumped out of a second-floor window and landed on a walkway below following the killings, Allard said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025 The callers also said a man had leapt through a glass window on the second story of the complex and landed on a walkway near the entrance, local ABC affiliate WTNH reported. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for walkway

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of walkway was in 1792

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“Walkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkway. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

walkway

noun
walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā How to pronounce walkway (audio)
: a path or passageway for pedestrians
a walkway over the busy street

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