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

At the time, Border Patrol agents were conducting enforcement operations in the area when civilians blew whistles and shouted, forcing authorities to tell the crowd to stay on the sidewalk in order to steer clear of law enforcement activity. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026

In Spanish Harlem there was always a clutter of folk standing on the sidewalk, watching and paying witness to days filled with mayhem. —Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

These best-selling boots feature a cozy, water-resistant lining and faux-fur collar that would look equally at home on slushy city sidewalks or chic après-ski gatherings. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026

Also, run dishwashers and laundry only with full loads, don’t wash driveways, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces and limit vehicle washing at home. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 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
• isopach
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk

Kids Definition

sidewalk

noun

side·​walk ˈsīd-ˌwȯk 

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