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parkway

PAHRK-way

Parkway (noun) means a broad road with trees or landscaping along it, or running through a park. Example: “They drove home along the parkway lined with maple trees.”

noun
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A broad road with trees or landscaping along it, or running through a park.
"They drove home along the parkway lined with maple trees."
"The old parkway follows the river for several miles."

How to use parkway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wide, tree-lined road, often with grass or trees running down the middle.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
drive along the parkway a scenic parkway the parkway median

Word forms

parkways plural, parkways plural

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Etymology

From park + way — a road built with a park-like setting in mind.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “parkway” mean?

The word “parkway” means a broad road with trees or landscaping along it, or running through a park. In plain terms, a wide, tree-lined road, often with grass or trees running down the middle.

How do you pronounce “parkway”?

“Parkway” is pronounced PAHRK-way (/ˈpɑɹkˌweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “parkway” in a sentence?

Here is “parkway” used in a sentence: “They drove home along the parkway lined with maple trees.”

What part of speech is “parkway”?

“Parkway” is a noun.

Is “parkway” a common word?

“Parkway” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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