Walkway

Pronunciation: /wɔːkweɪ/

Definitions of walkway

noun A path for pedestrians, usually paved or surfaced for easy walking

Example Sentences

A1 I walked on the narrow walkway beside the river.

A2 The walkway in the park is lined with beautiful flowers.

B1 The walkway through the forest was peaceful and serene.

B2 The walkway leading to the beach was crowded with tourists.

C1 The walkway in the botanical garden was meticulously maintained.

C2 The intricate design of the walkway in the palace garden was truly impressive.

Examples of walkway in a Sentence

formal The walkway was lined with beautiful flowers and perfectly trimmed hedges.

informal Let's take a stroll down the walkway and enjoy the fresh air.

slang I tripped and almost face-planted on the walkway, it was embarrassing.

figurative The walkway to success is paved with hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of walkway

• plural: walkways
• comparative: more walkway
• superlative: most walkway
• present tense: walkway
• future tense: will walkway
• perfect tense: have walkedway
• continuous tense: is walkwaying
• singular: walkway
• positive degree: walkway
• infinitive: to walkway
• gerund: walkingway
• participle: walkwaying

Origin and Evolution of walkway

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'walkway' originated from the combination of 'walk' and 'way', referring to a path or route designated for walking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'walkway' has come to encompass various types of pedestrian paths, from simple footpaths to raised platforms or covered passages for pedestrians.