bikeway

noun

bike·​way ˈbīk-ˌwā How to pronounce bikeway (audio)
Synonyms of bikewaynext
: a thoroughfare for bicycles

Examples of bikeway in a Sentence

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An off-street bikeway will be added to the boulevard at sidewalk level. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026 The project also expands space for memorials and art, includes green space and adds a bikeway along the street. — CBS News, 8 June 2026 And stop the stupid traffic circles, white curb extenders and converting streets to bikeways. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 May 2026 On Bike Anywhere Day, riders can explore more than 1,800 miles of bikeways throughout the San Diego region. — Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bikeway

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bikeway was in 1895

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“Bikeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bikeway. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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