Synonyms for

Boardwalk

Verb / ˈbɔ:ˌrdwɔ:k / Another word for boardwalk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a promenade made of wooden boards, usually along a beach or waterfront

Synonyms & similar words

promenade jetty pier dock walkway esplanade quay wharf marina landing harborfront seawall

Synonyms by register

Formal

promenade esplanade walkway

Informal

pier dockside seaside path

Literary

marine promenade coastal walkway

Antonyms

inland ground forest mountain countryside interior

Common collocations

  • wooden boardwalk
  • beach boardwalk
  • ocean boardwalk
  • boardwalk empire
  • boardwalk pizza
  • boardwalk fries
  • boardwalk railing

Word family

noun boardwalk

Usage note

A boardwalk is typically a raised wooden path, often found along a beach or waterfront. It is not a synonym for a general path or sidewalk.

Example sentences

  1. The boardwalk is a great place to go for a run.
  2. I love the smell of the ocean as we walk on the boardwalk.
  3. We saw a lot of seagulls on the boardwalk.
  4. The boardwalk was busy with people enjoying the sun.
  5. The boardwalk was damaged during the storm.

Quotes

  • "I never met a boardwalk I didn't like."
  • "The boardwalk is the center of the universe."
  • "The boardwalk is the best place to people-watch."

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