accessway

American  

[ak-ses-wey] / ˈæk sɛsˌweɪ /

noun

1. a path, route, etc., that provides access to a specific destination or property, as to a public beach or state park.

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Etymology

Origin of accessway

First recorded in 1960–65; access + way ¹

Example Sentences

The Wildmans will construct the accessway and parking lot, among other improvements, at an estimated cost of $3 million, the report says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Both argued through the 1990s and 2000s that the public accessway should be moved elsewhere, due to the difficulties of building on and improving the recorded easement area, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2023

The state’s coastal commission issued Lisette and Norman Ackerberg building permits in exchange for providing a public accessway beside their house.

From The Guardian • Jul. 7, 2015

The state’s Coastal Commission issued Lisette and Norman Ackerberg building permits in exchange for providing a public accessway beside their house.

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2015

We have to backtrack a little farther than we would like to find the accessway to the street, and I’m just happy the truck hasn’t run out of gas yet.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman