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.
Recent Examples on the Web Another dozen or so supporters stayed outside to demonstrate on the sidewalk, chanting and beating drums. CBS News, 24 Sep. 2024 While the National Weather Service reported that the city’s air temperature was in the low 80s that afternoon, the sidewalk radiated 108 degrees. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024 Police identified the three victims found on the sidewalk as Anitra Holloman, 21, of the Birmingham suburb of Bessemer, Tahj Booker, 27, of Birmingham, and Carlos McCain, 27, of Birmingham. Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024 James Holloman was linked to the crime after DNA from his spit on a sidewalk outside his home last year matched DNA from the crime scene, Boston 25 News reported. Brie Stimson, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sidewalk 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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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