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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While most counties are in normal status, across the state roads and walkways may still be slick. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Dec. 2024 Much has also been done to enhance the public realm, closing off some streets to create walkways and introducing more bars, cafés and retailers, with the leisure offer seen as crucial to attract the office population, local residents and tourists. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 The mall, across the street from City Hall in the Civic Center, was a wasteland, its walkways empty, the food court and most restaurants locked or boarded up. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024 The installation is full of playful energy, from the upbeat music to the brightly colored walkway to the candy canes and gumdrops. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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