Thesaurus results for BOARDWALK

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 At that time, the boardwalk was only 1 mile long and 8 feet wide, and it could be taken apart and preserved during the winter. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 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 An elevated timber boardwalk, or gangway, guides guests to the front door. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Beaches here are completely free year-round, and a 38-block-long boardwalk offers excellent people-watching opportunities and a regular schedule of events, many of which are free. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boardwalk

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In addition to its natural beauty, Johnson says Calpe has spectacular seafood, with restaurants that line a promenade.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Then comes the upper tier, known as the promenade, which stretches up into the nosebleeds.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of promenade

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Tailgates blur into walkways, walkways funnel into gates, and suddenly, the open concourse reveals a stadium that feels impossibly full, colorful and loud.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The driveway, lined with perennial beds, has a graceful curve on its way to a large circle that allows guests to park near the walkway to the front porch.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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