sidewalk

noun

side·​walk ˈsīd-ˌwȯk 

: 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

Station Road is a narrow, busy street with no sidewalk and several dangerous curves due to poor visibility. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

As the evening continued, the energy spilled onto the sidewalk. — Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Every year, live chickens are confined and slaughtered at makeshift sites on Brooklyn streets and sidewalks. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

After an audition off camera, the finalists were asked to come out on the sidewalk for an on-camera interview. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sidewalk

• sidewalk café
• sidewalk sale
• sidewalk superintendent

Rhymes for sidewalk

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock

Kids Definition

sidewalk

noun

side·​walk ˈsīd-ˌwȯk 

: a usually paved walk at the side of a street or road