boardwalk

[ bawrd-wawk, bohrd- ]

noun

1. a promenade made of wooden boards, usually along a beach or shore.
2. any walk made of boards or planks.

boardwalk

/ ˈbɔːdˌwɔːk /

noun

1. a promenade, esp along a beach, usually made of planks

Word History and Origins

Origin of boardwalk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; board + walk

Example Sentences

As with many clichés, there is something comfortable about an oceanfront boardwalk.

From Los Angeles Times

Situated right off the boardwalk, passersby could see and hear the event without having to gain official entry.

From Los Angeles Times

Surprisingly, this individual was very close to the boardwalk that leads through the nature reserve.

From BBC

In between the European-style canals and carnival-worthy boardwalk where strongmen flex is a much more nuanced version of the seaside community.

From Los Angeles Times

“In thermal areas, boardwalks take you to amazing places, protect the park, and keep you safe,” the pledge says.

From Los Angeles Times

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