pathway

noun

ˈpath-ˌwā How to pronounce pathway (audio)
Definition of pathwaynext
1
as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

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2
as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

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Recent Examples of pathway Otherwise, Bridge — and any forthcoming program of the sort — risks becoming less a pathway to better care than another obstacle along the way, and another reason for physicians and patients alike to sigh. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Connected to the original 1950s era Broad Street property by a brick pathway, the expansion continues Greydon House’s commitment to Nantucket’s architectural legacy. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Broward County Public Schools is launching an aerospace and aircraft assembler program at Coral Springs High School for the 2026-27 school year, giving students a hands-on pathway into aviation and aerospace careers. — Paulina Riojas, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Some players started scrambling for pathways out, while others reaffirmed their commitment to LIV. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
  1. path
  2. route
  3. footpath
  4. way
  5. trail
Noun
  • In Spain, hotel demand along the eclipse’s path of totality — including in the northern Spanish cities of A Coruña, Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela — has soared.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But while the new senator has championed some of her brother's priorities, like a Russia sanctions bill the Senate approved last week, she's also attempted to chart her own path.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of path
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  • If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eliminating trips to public fueling stations could also improve route efficiency for commercial trucking operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of route
Noun
  • The Sconset Bluff Walk is a popular scenic footpath near yards of private cottages.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The vehicle crashed into the crowd in Tiergarten Park, according to law enforcement, an area along a footpath within the park and near to the parade's end.
    — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Definition of footpath
Noun
  • Carrick using Mbeumo as a centre-forward is not new — but the way United’s forward line is gelling around him is.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • By doing it this way, the kids had to put some thought into which items meant the most to them, and there were no complaints afterward.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of way
Noun
  • Balance your day from trail to studio, couch to commute and everywhere in between.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though there are plenty of lovely walking trails, even the park’s boat and trams tours will require some walking, so don’t expect to take it easy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
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