pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā 

ˈpäth-

1

: path, course

2

: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another

also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels

3

: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another

metabolic pathways

Synonyms

• footpath
• path
• trace
• track
• trail

Examples of pathway in a Sentence

We walked along a winding pathway.

we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

Recent Examples on the Web

Agua Nueva Park is also connected to The Loop pathway system and close to the Sweetwater Wetlands, a popular birding area. —John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

However, a source familiar with the talks told CNN that Netanyahu continues to refuse to give any concrete assurances of a pathway to a bigger deal to end the war. —Mick Krever, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024

Fain: Stellantis is on 'pathway to a dead end' The job cuts represent just one of the issues at the automaker that owns the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands. —Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024

With a potential Harris administration, the pathway to normalization between Jerusalem and Riyadh is viewed as contingent on Palestinian self-determination, with a visible pathway to a state. —Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pathway

• neural pathway

Kids Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā 

ˈpȧth-

: path

Medical Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- 

1

: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another

also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels

2

: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another

metabolic pathways