walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯk-ˌwā 

: a passage for walking : walk

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

A covered walkway connects the two buildings.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are ramps throughout, including the walkways to the beach and the docks over the water. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the morning and evening high tides, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Stitching involves widening pedestrian walkways and adding bike lanes. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Over the weekend, several popular pedestrian walkways were covered in several inches of water, including the Hollywood Broadwalk, stretches of A1A in Fort Lauderdale and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for walkway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

walkway

noun

walk·​way ˈwȯ-ˌkwā 

: a path or passageway for pedestrians

a walkway over the busy street