Meaning & use

pedway

noun·Advanced

An elevated or enclosed walkway that lets pedestrians move between buildings, often above street level.

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Office workers used the pedway to cross downtown without stepping outside in winter.

The two towers are connected by a glass pedway on the fourth floor.

A note on using this word

Pedway is common in certain North American cities, such as Chicago and Minneapolis, for downtown walkway networks.

Words with a similar meaning

skywalk

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