parkway

noun

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

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Zoom in: The final phase includes resurfacing both the northbound and southbound lanes between George Flagg and West Martin Luther King Jr. parkways. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025 In contrast, streets have water, sewer and gas mains, as well as adjacent sidewalks, trees and parkways. Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 RVers visiting the Tennessee side can access nine more natural wonders, including creeks, wildflower valleys and long parkways with panoramic views of the Smokies. Andrea Agostni Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 The parkway’s roadside services—think roadside hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and gift shops—close in September and don’t reopen until June. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025 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 Apr. 2025.

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parkway

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

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