sidewalk

noun

side·​walk ˈsīd-ˌwȯk How to pronounce sidewalk (audio)
: a usually paved walk for pedestrians at the side of a street

Examples of sidewalk in a Sentence

Bicycles are not allowed on the sidewalk.
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The site also lacks sidewalks and paths, according to a planning staff report. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025 Washington — The sky is still dark and the sidewalks are eerily empty when Soledad heads to work. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 Lastly, keep all new plantings 15 to 20 feet from the home, sidewalks and driveways if at all possible to allow the trees to make good root growth. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025 Putting more money into the police and fire departments would mean laying off workers who fix streets, curbs and sidewalks, said McOsker, who represents neighborhoods stretching from Watts south to L.A.’s harbor. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sidewalk

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sidewalk was in 1739

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“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

sidewalk

noun
side·​walk ˈsīd-ˌwȯk How to pronounce sidewalk (audio)
: a usually paved walk at the side of a street or road

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