boardwalk

noun

board·​walk ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk How to pronounce boardwalk (audio)
1
: a walk constructed of planking
2
: a walk constructed along a beach

Examples of boardwalk in a Sentence

the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s
Recent Examples on the Web Maine is home to hundreds of miles of coastline with idyllic towns complete with boardwalks, drive-in movie theaters, and of course, beaches. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024 Anastasia State Park offers a number of accessible amenities, including elevated boardwalks, a Mobi-Mat for beach access, beach wheelchairs available for free, accessible campsites and interpretive exhibits. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024 Summer is meant for twirling around in the park, strutting down the boardwalk, and wandering through new streets in pretty dresses and skirts. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2024 Classic boardwalks, surf scenes, and white sandy beaches are all within a couple hours' reach. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for boardwalk 

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of boardwalk was in 1839

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boardwalk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

boardwalk

noun
board·​walk ˈbō(ə)rd-ˌwȯk How to pronounce boardwalk (audio)
ˈbȯ(ə)rd-
: a walk of planks especially along a beach

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