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Definition of greenway

greenway

/ˈɡriːnweɪ/
green · way
Plural:greenways
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greenway Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strip of undeveloped or landscaped land set aside for recreational use or environmental protection, often containing pedestrian and bicycle trails.

Example

"The city converted the abandoned railway corridor into a scenic greenway for cyclists and runners."

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• Nearby Words

greenspace
greenwash
greenwashing
greenway
greenwood
greeny
greet

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American urban planning as a compound of 'green' (referring to a greenbelt or natural foliage) and 'way' (modeled on 'parkway').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenway
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