Definition of boardwalknext
as in promenade
a public place for strolling the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

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Recent Examples of boardwalk With its boardwalk paths, midcentury-modern homes, and car-free streets, Fire Island Pines has a character all its own. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 Three recent storms battered the shoreline, washing away sand, ripping apart sections of the historic boardwalk, and damaging the seawall and homes. — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 His front door opened onto a popular boardwalk filled with locals and visitors taking in the stunning views. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 Other additions include an outdoor amphitheater, an elevated boardwalk through an oak grove and a BMX course with skate features. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk
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Noun
  • The aqueduct, the discovery of which was made public on Sunday, will be preserved as a promenade/archaeological park at the entrance to the future neighborhood by the IAA and Israel Land Authority.
    — Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • People walk on the Bund promenade along the Huangpu River in Shanghai on January 19, 2026.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many an alum fondly remembers trekking the 950-foot walkway to go for a swim on a hot, sticky July day.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Boise Airport in September also opened a $107 million rental car facility, which is accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalk. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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