parkway

noun

park·​way ˈpärk-ˌwā How to pronounce parkway (audio)
Synonyms of parkwaynext
: a broad landscaped thoroughfare

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In the context of Chicago’s arterial streets, wide boulevards and broad parkways, Desplaines doesn’t make much of a dent. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Another flood struck the area the following year, but the men completed the parkway extension in just 11 months. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Milford has a coveted shoreline; this plan is for the northern end of the city near the parkway. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 In fact, Gilbert is one of at least four people whose remains were found along the parkway who have not been connected to Heuermann’s killing spree. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parkway

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parkway was in 1875

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“Parkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parkway. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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parkway

noun
park·​way ˈpär-ˌkwā How to pronounce parkway (audio)
: a broad landscaped highway

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