walkway

noun

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

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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There is even a special matted walkway for wheelchair users. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Even as the family moved along the walkway, greeting more members of the public, Louis kept a firm grip on the chocolate. Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025 While the sidewalk on the seaward side of Carlsbad Boulevard is closed, pedestrians can use either the sidewalk on the inland, eastern side of the boulevard or on the lower walkway on the seawall near the beach. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 On Tuesday, a group of volunteers dug up the dirt next to a concrete walkway to lift the slab to level the ground and install a metal ramp for McDonald. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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