NYT Dictionary

WALKWAY

/ˈwɔkˌweɪ/
NounWALK-waywalk-way · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023

Meaning

A clearly defined path for pedestrians.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English walk Proto-Indo-European *weǵʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *wegaz Proto-West Germanic *weg Old English weġ Middle English wey English way English walkway From walk + way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

walkpaseobermboardwalkcatwalkesplanadegroovemallparadepath

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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