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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Gone is an in-house movie theater, and a covered walkway to the White House captured in so many photos over the years. Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025 Shaped like glowing maple leaves, the six-piece set brings all the cozy fall vibes while brightening up driveways, walkways, and garden paths. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025 Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 Five elevated walkways connect the silos to the main warehouse to optimize logistics operations. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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