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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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Speaking of getting laid on the regular, Kyle and Mauricio’s daughters are sick of their dad having his picture taken making out with people on the sidewalk. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025 Throughout his post, Chalamet also shared a snap of a sidewalk-chalk design featuring the Marty Supreme title, plus a friend wearing one of the aforementioned Marty Supreme jackets in a black-and-white design. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Cincinnati residents digging themselves out of this month's snowfall might be wondering who's responsible for clearing the sidewalk near their home. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025 Officers found a man on the sidewalk, appearing to be suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Jake Becchina, a Kansas City Police Department spokesman. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 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 7 Dec. 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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