Word
walkway
Phoneticswalk·way, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔˌkweɪ/
UK/wˈɔːkweɪ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a path or passage built for people to walk on. You often find them connecting buildings or going through parks.
n. a passage or path designed for pedestrian use, often elevated or connecting different parts of a building or outdoor area.
Examples
“The wooden walkway leads directly to the beach.”
“A glass-covered walkway connects the two office towers, allowing employees to move between buildings without going outside.”
“The architects designed a winding elevated walkway that preserves the natural forest floor while providing visitors with a unique perspective on the local ecosystem.”
Examples
simple
“The wooden walkway leads directly to the beach.”
contextual
“A glass-covered walkway connects the two office towers, allowing employees to move between buildings without going outside.”
complex
“The architects designed a winding elevated walkway that preserves the natural forest floor while providing visitors with a unique perspective on the local ecosystem.”
Etymology
From walk + way.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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