towpath

[toh-path, -pahth]

noun

plural

towpaths 

1. a path along the bank of a canal or river, for use in towing boats.

towpath

/ ˈtəʊˌpɑːθ /

noun

1. Also called: towing path. a path beside a canal or river, used by people or animals towing boats

Word History and Origins

Origin of towpath¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; tow ¹ + path

Example Sentences

As well as Trevor Basin, the Unesco World Heritage Site, its visitor centre and towpath were closed to visitors.

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The 55-year-old spotted the pop-up film set being created while walking his dog along the canal towpath.

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He was later captured by police while riding a bicycle on a canal towpath in west London.

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Not long after that he was arrested on a canal towpath in nearby Northolt.

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He was arrested on a canal towpath in west London on 9 September 2023.

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