walkway

[wawk-wey]

noun

1. any passage for walking, walking, especially one connecting the various areas of a ship, factory, park, etc.

2. a garden path or walk.

3. the front walk of a house, leading from the door to the sidewalk or road.

4. skybridge.

walkway

/ ˈwɔːkˌweɪ /

noun

1. a path designed, and sometimes landscaped, for pedestrian use

2. a passage or path connecting buildings

3. a passage or path, esp one for walking over machinery, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of walkway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; walk + way ¹

Example Sentences

But the park has been mired in controversy for years, and its eerily empty walkways were visible from outside during a visit earlier this month.

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Set within the historic grounds of the former Beverly Hills Nurseries, which later became the Robinsons-May department store, the gardens will feature two miles of walkways, trails, sitting areas and water features.

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A walkway runs along the length of it, passing by a giant dinosaur skeleton, a beach volleyball pitch and dozens of Googlers lunching under the hazy November sun.

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It’s so bright, that nearby walkways will glow red and green and twinkle along with the playful piece of mid-’60s architecture.

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“I wanted it to feel like you’re leaving reality and entering a magical world,” she says of the walkway, which now features lush plants that add privacy and a welcoming water fountain.

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