Word
parkway
Phoneticspark·way, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɹˌkweɪ/
UK/pˈɑːkweɪ/
Definitions
01scenic highway
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a wide road or highway that has trees, grass, or gardens along its sides or in the middle.
n. a broad, often scenic highway or divided road characterized by landscaped borders or a central median.
“We took the parkway through the mountains to enjoy the autumn leaves.”
“The Garden State Parkway serves as a vital artery for commuters while maintaining its distinctive landscaped character through much of New Jersey.”
Usage
Commonly used in the names of specific roads in the United States.
Synonyms
02railway station
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English
n. a train station built on the edge of a town with a very large car park for people to leave their cars.
n. a railway station situated on the periphery of a town or city, specifically designed with extensive parking facilities to serve as a park-and-ride hub.
“I usually leave my car at Bristol Parkway and take the fast train to London.”
“The development of the parkway station has significantly reduced city-centre congestion by encouraging long-distance commuters to park on the outskirts.”
Usage
Usually appears as a suffix in the name of the station.
Synonyms
03landscaped road
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a road or path that goes through a park.
n. a thoroughfare or carriage-way specifically designed to pass through a park or landscaped area.
Español:ruta verde
“The old parkway was designed for horse-drawn carriages to travel through the estate.”
“The original nineteenth-century parkway was narrow and winding, intended more for leisurely observation of the grounds than for efficient transit.”
Real-World Examples
“Meandering through wooded hills, the George Washington Memorial Parkway offers stunning views of the Potomac River and the capital's monuments beyond.” “Drivers using the Fairfax County Parkway are getting access to three new interchanges this month, linking completed parts of the highway with the future Franconia-Springfield Metro station and two of Northern Virginia's busiest roads, Routes 29 and 50.” “Approximately 300 relatives, guests, local officials, and representatives from the National Park Service, which oversees 19 miles of the scenic parkway, assembled by the northbound lanes close to the junction of Maryland Route 450 in Cheverly.” Etymology
From park + way.
By surface analysis, a blend of car park + railway. However, it is possible that the term originally derived from Bristol Parkway railway station built in the early 1970s, which appears to have been named after the M32 motorway, also called Parkway because it runs through Stoke Park.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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