Definition of boardwalknext
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 Read Full Review Getty Venice Beach Get past the boardwalk—though there is a charm to its kitsch—and take a surf lesson or ride a bike along the path. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 Memories of eating vanilla ice cream cones on the boardwalk in the middle of summer came to mind on initial spritz. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 Vacation-Ready Not sure what to wear during a boardwalk stroll or while exploring a new city? Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Accessible only by boat, this environmental treasure is Broward’s only island park, a 53-acre preserve with a new boardwalk completed just a few years ago. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk
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Noun
  • That gap might’ve been the promenade through which entered the dumpers of 35 rodent droppings along the wall, underneath the sushi counter as well as all around the sushi bar area reach-in coolers.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built.
    Michele Gile, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The trail grows thin and ends where her front walkway meets the edge of the driveway.
    Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Boardwalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalk. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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