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

In a video obtained by the Daily News, a group of people can be seen gathered around an electrical transformer on the sidewalk playing dominoes when the gunmen appear and open fire, sending the crowd scrambling for cover. —Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025

Outdoor seating: One small table on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant Openings & Closings ▪ 524 Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, a longtime Sacramento Mexican spot, closed its doors on Sunday after more than 50 years in the region. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025

However, on Thursday, May 15, the actress appeared to recreate Hilaria's recent viral sidewalk photos, after social media users pointed out how Hilaria toted her book for cameras. —Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 16 May 2025

Police said the man was on the sidewalk on the 900 block of West Waveland Avenue just before 7 p.m. when he was shot in the left arm. —Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

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