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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These conditions range from blocking streets and sidewalks and road closures, to the production of amplified noise and the use of disruptive or alarming lighting equipment or props. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 On Instagram, some videos depict people getting approached in malls and grocery stores and on college campuses and sidewalks. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 In a statement to CBS Colorado, Veo said every scooter and e-bike in Denver has been equipped with GPS and onboard sensors to detect sidewalk riding. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 People on the sidewalk raised their phones to record, then turned and ran. — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sidewalk

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sidewalk was in 1739

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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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