greenway

noun

green·​way ˈgrēn-ˌwā How to pronounce greenway (audio)
: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection

Examples of greenway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The greenway is a smooth, paved 7-mile path along the Cypress Creek Canal. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 The big picture: Charlotte's growth means the region needs more community spaces like libraries, parks and greenways. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 Eventually the trail will include a 200-mile greenway across Long Island; construction of the first 25 miles of that section begins this year. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025 In addition, there's plans to spend $200 million on road, bridge and greenway projects. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for greenway

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greenway was in 1965

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Greenway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenway. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!