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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The suspect allegedly dropped a bag on the sidewalk adjacent to the fence line of the building, which is located adjacent to the White House. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025 Public transit Due to sidewalk construction on Arden Way, bus stops on Morse Avenue and Professional Drive will be closed through Oct. 17. Tina Li july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025 Recent examples of months of inaction and delays are electric scooter regulation, sidewalk vendor curtailment and regulating vacation rentals. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 Before officers began using physical force to clear the traffic block, video footage shows officers ordering the crowd to move on to the sidewalk, but the department said some protesters did not comply with requests to move off the road. Annie Goldman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sidewalk

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sidewalk was in 1739

Cite this Entry

“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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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