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boardwalk

noun

ˈbȯrd-ˌwȯk

Definition of boardwalk

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 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 By March 2027, the city expects to reopen the boardwalk along Ego Alley to Susan Campbell Park. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 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 The eatery and raw bar—named the best oyster spot in the county—is located along the boardwalk with a great view of the pier. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk

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Over the weekend, police conducted a late-night sweep targeting public prostitution along the city’s main promenade, Thai media outlets reported.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The Christopher Street 1 train is a seven-minute walk away, and the Hudson River promenade is even closer for sunset runs.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of promenade

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In the lawsuit, Kupsh acknowledges attending most of the demonstrations but denies being a ringleader, blocking anyone from campus walkways or refusing orders.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
After an intense police manhunt, Sandifer was found dead, his body lying in the mouth of a pedestrian walkway at 108th Street and Dauphin Avenue.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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