boardwalk
Boardwalk (noun) means a raised wooden walkway, especially one running along a beach or waterfront. Example: “We strolled along the boardwalk eating ice cream.”
How to use boardwalk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wooden path built over sand or wet ground, often beside the sea.
Word forms
boardwalked past tense, boardwalks plural, boardwalks singular
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We strolled along the _____ eating ice cream.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of board and walk.
Frequently asked questions
What does “boardwalk” mean?
The word “boardwalk” means a raised wooden walkway, especially one running along a beach or waterfront. In plain terms, a wooden path built over sand or wet ground, often beside the sea.
How do you pronounce “boardwalk”?
“Boardwalk” is pronounced BAWD-wawk (/ˈbɔɹdˌwɔk/ in IPA).
How do you use “boardwalk” in a sentence?
Here is “boardwalk” used in a sentence: “We strolled along the boardwalk eating ice cream.”
What part of speech is “boardwalk”?
“Boardwalk” is a noun.
Is “boardwalk” a common word?
“Boardwalk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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