curbside

noun

curb·​side ˈkərb-ˌsīd 

variants US curbside or British kerbside

plural curbsides

1

: the side of a street or other paved surface bordered by a curb (see curb entry 1 sense 1a)

parked on the curbside

—often used before another noun

curbside recycling

a ban on curbside parking

restaurants/stores that offer curbside pickup/delivery [=service in which purchased items are brought to customers who wait in their vehicles in a designated area near the establishment]

2

: sidewalk

stood waiting on the curbside

—sometimes used before another noun

a curbside café

Examples of curbside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests can shop in-store, pick up curbside, receive same-day delivery or schedule at their convenience. —Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

While historic curbside appeal remains intact, inside The Biltmore opens to an even more glamorous world, with shimmering chandeliers and a bright-white marble lobby setting the tone for an indulgent stay. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026

In New York City, the explosion of rideshare pickups and last-mile delivery overwhelmed curbside infrastructure built for a different era. —Chase Garbarino, Fortune, 15 May 2026

The Jensen Hughes report said the sheriff and county formed a joint task force to address the chronic curbside traffic headaches at the airport, but that the sheriff’s office walked away without explanation. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for curbside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied