Search Dictionary
Definition of pathway

pathway

/ˈpæθ.weɪ/
path · way
Plural:pathways
JUMP TO:

pathway Lexical Profile

pathway Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A track, walk, or paved route that serves as a path for pedestrians.

Example

"A stone pathway winds through the botanical garden toward the greenhouse."

2

A way of achieving a specified result; a course of action or progression.

Example

"Vocational training offers an effective pathway to stable employment for young adults."

3

A sequence of biochemical reactions in a cell, or a chain of nerve fibers along which impulses travel in the nervous system.

Example

"Researchers identified the neural pathway responsible for processing visual memories."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for pathway
Antonyms
View all antonyms for pathway

• Nearby Words

pathologist
pathologize
pathology
pathway
patia
patia river
patience

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of the Old English nouns 'pæþ' (track) and 'weg' (road or course).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pathway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pathway
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.