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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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 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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