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boardwalk

[bawrd-wawk, bohrd-] / ˈbɔrdˌwɔk, ˈboʊrd- /
NOUN
esplanade
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NOUN
sidewalk
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To begin to understand how a “super” El Niño winter could punish the Southern California coast, the historic wooden boardwalk on the Long Beach Peninsula may just offer a glimpse at what’s to come.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Dramatic video Sunday showed powerful waves slamming into the seawall and the boardwalk, sending water and sand into the oceanfront neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The improvements will include a new boardwalk across muddy parts of the park, litter-picking and the creation of shallow wetland habitats.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Before starring in “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” actor Adam Scott was a self-described outcast making saltwater taffy on the Santa Cruz, Calif., boardwalk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Known for its art deco architecture and expansive boardwalk, the city had a proud tradition of hosting international tournaments.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

A journey across over 60 miles of sand, cliffs and boardwalks.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

On-site operations have been complicated by the fens' terrain -- a patchwork of heath, peat bogs and raised wooden boardwalks.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

The first stage of work, including a landscape, paths and boardwalks, is expected to be in place by next summer.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Across the archipelago, marine iguanas routinely stretch out across boardwalks and walking paths, forcing tourists to either wait patiently or find another route.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

He even offered to row them there, but he wanted too high a fee and so instead they went the long way, threading around drowned and rotting streets, down floating boardwalks.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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