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Examples of sidewalk in a Sentence
Bicycles are not allowed on the sidewalk.
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Investigators say Clarke of Inwood, New York, was first seen around 5:06 a.m. walking near a man sleeping on the sidewalk.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
In December 2020, the neighborhood was awarded $3.2 million to improve the quality of life and safety for residents through police presence, community interaction with governmental and nongovernmental organizations, installation of security cameras, new sidewalks, new streetlights and more.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
In October, the show’s official Instagram account shared a photo from the final day of filming season 3 showing Parker standing on the sidewalk in front of her old building.
—John Russell, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Ever watched someone jump over a crack on the sidewalk or swerve to avoid walking under a ladder?
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1739, in the meaning defined above
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“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
sidewalk
noun
side·walk
ˈsīd-ˌwȯk
: a usually paved walk at the side of a street or road
More from Merriam-Webster on sidewalk
Nglish: Translation of sidewalk for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of sidewalk for Arabic Speakers
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