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

Pierrot Gourmet, the street-level European café, is a favorite among locals and visitors for its tartines, flatbreads, and impeccable pastries, all enjoyed in cozy indoor seating or on its seasonal sidewalk patio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Walking in the dark, on roads without sidewalks, or in inclement weather is no safer than riding. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Now let’s say the problem is the sidewalk in front of your house. — Wes Marshall, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

This first phase also plans to add a traffic signal, repave sidewalks and add ADA-compliant ramps at the busy Northside Boulevard and 4th Street North intersection. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 9 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