Word
boardwalk
Phoneticsboard·walk, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɹdˌwɔk/
UK/bˈɔːdwɔːk/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a path for walking that is made of wooden boards, usually built along a beach or over wet ground.
n. a walkway constructed of wooden planks, typically elevated and situated along a seafront or across marshy terrain.
Examples
“We spent the evening walking along the boardwalk.”
“The coastal town is famous for its long boardwalk lined with ice cream shops and arcade games.”
“Environmentalists raised concerns that the proposed boardwalk extension might disrupt the nesting patterns of local shorebirds by increasing foot traffic through the dunes.”
Examples
simple
“We spent the evening walking along the boardwalk.”
contextual
“The coastal town is famous for its long boardwalk lined with ice cream shops and arcade games.”
complex
“Environmentalists raised concerns that the proposed boardwalk extension might disrupt the nesting patterns of local shorebirds by increasing foot traffic through the dunes.”
Usage
Commonly used in North American English to refer to seaside promenades.
Etymology
From board + walk.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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