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Sidewalk vs Walkway - What's the difference?

sidewalk | walkway |

As nouns the difference between sidewalk and walkway

is that sidewalk is a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement UK or footpath Australia; by extension, any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road while walkway is a clearly defined path for pedestrians.

sidewalk

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia); by extension, any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.
  • Synonyms
    * (paved footpath)

    See also

    * roadway and verge

    walkway

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A clearly defined path for pedestrians.