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

Though there are monuments and memorials — sidewalk plaques, benches, murals — sprinkled around the globe, there appear to be very few Jackson statues permanently displayed in the United States. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

The transportation department also will repair sidewalks and curb ramps. — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026

On Thursday morning, a massive sinkhole opened up on a West Hollywood sidewalk near Sunset Boulevard after the streets became flooded. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Redd, 80, said she has almost been hit by children and teens riding electric bikes and motorcycles while on the sidewalk. — Rose Evans july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 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