protectedwalkway
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪd ˈwɔːkweɪ/
US /prəˈtɛktɪd ˈwɔːkweɪ/
A path with a roof or cover that keeps people safe from rain, sun, or danger.
We used the protected walkway to get to the school without getting wet.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A raised or fenced path that keeps walkers away from traffic or hazards.
The protected walkway along the highway lets people cross safely.
3. A glass or mesh passage connecting buildings so people can move without going outside.
The hospital's protected walkway links the main building to the parking garage.
4. A walkway in a zoo or park with barriers that keep visitors safe from animals.
We watched the lions from the protected walkway above their enclosure.