Thesaurus results for BOARDWALKS

boardwalks

noun

plural of boardwalk

as in promenades

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 boardwalks This place has everything from a boardwalks to natural paths and there are even bison on the property. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The historic weather pattern claimed more than a dozen homes along the shore in Long Beach, swallowing up boardwalks and portions of the Pacific Coast Highway farther south. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 More than 150 historic buildings still line its wooden boardwalks—many preserved, with their period character intact—so a stroll through town will take you past the old hot spots and the historic county courthouse. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Hurly-Burly’s drinks take inspiration from the nostalgia of old-timey seaside boardwalks. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Consider using non-slip materials for boardwalks, especially in areas that may be prone to water or moisture. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 By upgrading wastewater systems in the Everglades, repairing boardwalks at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and restoring historic fort walls at Gulf Islands National Seashore, the LRF is protecting the long-term legacy of our public lands. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 At the time, the town was not much more than a few unpaved roads and wooden boardwalks. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 Under the proposal, places where bicycles are already restricted from sidewalks or boardwalks would be extended to electronic vehicles as well. — Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In city parks, riders would be prohibited from park pathways and recreational trails, athletic fields and turf areas, plazas and promenades.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of promenades

Noun

Per a 2016 rule, students were allowed to chalk on walkways, concrete and asphalt but at least 30 feet away from building entrances and not on walls and vertical surfaces.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Key to the complex are new pedestrian walkways that invite the public into the formerly private grounds.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of walkways

Noun

To get a real feel of how the locals live, OCT-LOFT, Happy, and MixC malls are landscaped outdoor shopping areas, chock-full of bespoke stores and cafes that sell items like milk teas, home decor, and artisan jewelry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Of all the banners, JD Sports is the most premium, with stores located in key cities and A-malls.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of malls

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