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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The property features two saltwater pools and individual wooden bungalows connected by winding wooden walkways. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 Court 4 is one of Wimbledon’s lesser courts, tucked alongside a walkway that goes under the raked seating of Court 3. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025 Airlines are responsible for de-icing their aircraft, however, airport personnel prepare for and respond to ice accumulation that can lead to slippery walkways, roadways, runways, and any other impacts to the airport infrastructure. Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025 While outside, Murray slammed Marshall onto a concrete walkway, causing abrasions to his forehead, according to the affidavit. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 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 23 Jul. 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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