Definition

Noun: 1. A path or passage designed for people to walk on, often elevated or separated from vehicle traffic: A walkway is a constructed route intended specifically for pedestrian use. It can be a simple paved path, a covered passage, or an elevated structure.

Usage

The word "walkway" is used to specify a path meant for walking, distinguishing it from roads for vehicles or general open areas. It often implies a man-made or clearly defined route. * The new glass-enclosed walkway connects the two hospital buildings. * Please use the pedestrian walkway to cross the busy street safely. * A narrow walkway runs along the side of the canal.

Advanced Usage

• "Pedestrian walkway": A more formal term emphasizing the path's exclusive use for people on foot, often used in official signage or urban planning contexts.
  • The city council approved funds for a new pedestrian walkway through the park.

Variants and Related Words

• Walkway is a compound noun formed from "walk" + "way." Related compound words include:
  • Catwalk: A narrow walkway, especially high up, for access (e.g., in a theater or between buildings).
  • Sidewalk (AE) / Pavement (BE): A paved path for pedestrians alongside a road.
• Path: A more general term for a track for walking, which can be natural or constructed.
• Footpath: Similar to "walkway," often used for paths in rural or natural settings.

Synonyms

• Footpath
• Path
• Promenade (often a wide public walkway, especially by the sea)
• Esplanade (a long, open, level area, usually beside a body of water, used as a public walkway)

Antonyms

• Roadway
• Driveway
• Highway

Noun

1. a path set aside for walking
   • after the blizzard he shoveled the front walk