walkway

Everyday

A walkway is a path or passage for people to walk along, often raised, covered or built between buildings. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life there are walkways at airports (moving walkways), between school buildings, along the beach, over roads and through parks; boardwalks are walkways over wet ground. In safety, people should keep walkways clear, walk not run, and hold rails on raised walkways. Phrases: «covered walkway», «moving walkway», «raised walkway», «treetop walkway».

Examples

• A covered walkway joins the two school buildings. tree →
• We took the moving walkway at the airport. tree →
• Keep the walkway clear of bags. tree →
• The treetop walkway was high above the forest. tree →
• Bikes are not allowed on the walkway. tree →
• A wooden walkway crosses the wetland. tree →
• Hold the rail on the walkway. tree →

Note

Plural: walkways. One word. Similar: path, footpath, pavement (UK), sidewalk (US), boardwalk.