Parkway definition

pärkwā
parkways
See word origin
Frequency:
A broad landscaped highway, often divided by a planted median strip.
noun
1
0
A broad roadway bordered and, often, divided with plantings of trees, bushes, and grass.
noun
1
0
The landscaped center strip or border of a parkway.
noun
0
0
A road, a thoroughfare.
noun
0
0
Advertisement
(US) A scenic freeway.
noun
0
0
(US) A divided highway with a landscaped median.
noun
0
0
(rail transport, UK, Australia) A railway station built on the edge of a town, typically with a large car park to function as a park and ride interchange.
noun
0
0

Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
parkway
Plural:
parkways

Origin of parkway

  • Blend of car park and railway

    From Wiktionary

Parkway Sentence Examples

  • From the same entrance Fort Hamilton Parkway extends 41 m.

  • The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway which is just under 1 mile from the airport.

  • The Lost Path Parkway, also known as the Lake Dubonnet Pathway, is a perfect Nordic trail system for beginners.

  • The band's 1999 follow-up album, Utopia Parkway, still found the band struggling to find their place in the mainstream.

  • I have camped on the Blue Ridge Parkway numerous times, so I am well aware of how cold it can get!

More sentences

Related articles

Words near parkway in the Dictionary