Boardwalk Meaning in English
word
/ˈbɔɹdˌwɔk/
BORD-wawk
/bˈɔːdwɔːk/
BAWD-wawk
Definition
A boardwalk is a path made of wooden boards, typically along a beach or waterfront, where people can walk, relax, or enjoy the view.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English, often refers to seaside walkways lined with shops, amusements, or food stands. Rare in British English (use 'promenade' there). Typically used for wooden paths, not stone or concrete ones.
Spanish: paseo marítimo - paseo de maderaPortuguese (BR): calçadão de madeiraPortuguese (PT): passeio de madeiraChinese (Simplified): 木板路 - 海滨步道Chinese (Traditional): 木板路 - 海濱步道Hindi: लकड़ी का रास्ता - समुद्र तट का पैदल मार्गArabic: ممر خشبيBengali: বোর্ডওয়াক - কাঠের পথ (সমুদ্রতটের পাশে)Russian: набережная из досок - деревянный променадJapanese: ボードウォーク - 板張りの遊歩道Vietnamese: lối đi lát ván (ven biển)Korean: 보드워크 - 나무 산책로 (해변가)Turkish: tahta yürüyüş yoluUrdu: لکڑی کا راستہ (ساحل کے ساتھ)Indonesian: jalur papan kayu - jalan kayu (di tepi pantai)
Example Sentences
We walked along the boardwalk and watched the ocean.
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The boardwalk is crowded in the summer.
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You can buy ice cream on the boardwalk.
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Let's meet by the boardwalk entrance at 7 p.m.
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Street performers often entertain crowds on the boardwalk.
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It’s not really summer until you’ve had fries on the boardwalk.
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