parkway

noun

park·​way ˈpärk-ˌwā How to pronounce parkway (audio)
: a broad landscaped thoroughfare

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Starting Saturday at 8am, Kelly Drive inbound lanes will close from 25th Street to the parkway. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 That campaign involves planting trees in parkways and along streets. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 The parkway is known for its scenic sprawling trees and unique bridges. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2024 Other closures include: The parkway between 18th and 25th streets. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for parkway 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parkway was in 1875

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“Parkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parkway. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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parkway

noun
park·​way ˈpär-ˌkwā How to pronounce parkway (audio)
: a broad landscaped highway

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