boardwalk

[ bawrd-wawk, bohrd- ]

/ ˈbɔrdˌwɔk, ˈboʊrd- /

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noun

a promenade made of wooden boards, usually along a beach or shore.

any walk made of boards or planks.

Nearby words

boarding school, boardinghouse, boardinghouse reach, boardroom, boardsailing, boardwalk, boarfish, boarhound, boarish, boart, boas

Origin of boardwalk

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; board + walk

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Examples from the Web for boardwalk

The Departed star is also a very savvy businessman, having produced hit shows like Boardwalk Empire and Entourage.
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HBO spent $18 million to get Martin Scorsese behind the pilot of Boardwalk Empire.
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The city has invested heavily in new and refurbished parks, including a boardwalk along the Passaic River.
The Leak of a Mysterious Video Could Change the Outcome of Newark’s Mayor’s Race|Charles Upton Sahm|May 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The pilot of Boardwalk Empire famously cost a record $18 million.
‘Veep’ Is a F*@king Masterclass in Cursing|Kevin Fallon|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In fact, I think they're even playing the Boardwalk Empire soundtrack.
The Secret Speakeasies of Buenos Aires|Jeff Campagna|February 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Overcome by a sudden shyness she threw her rope over her head and went skipping on down the boardwalk to meet the Towncrier.
Georgina of the Rainbows|Annie Fellows Johnston
A robot rollerbladed past on the boardwalk, turning the occasional somersault.
Makers|Cory Doctorow
But the sea has brought me that smell on the boardwalk in front of the Traymore at Atlantic City.
Riviera Towns|Herbert Adams Gibbons
The car was obligingly drawn up at a curb, and Amory ran for the boardwalk.
This Side of Paradise|F. Scott Fitzgerald
They posted them in nearly all the stores along the boardwalk.
The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park|Victor Appleton

British Dictionary definitions for boardwalk

boardwalk

/ (ˈbɔːdˌwɔːk) /

noun

US and Canadian a promenade, esp along a beach, usually made of planks

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boardwalk

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boardwalk

noun