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

The Mamdani administration had already used the tournament to justify permanently widening bike lanes and sidewalks elsewhere. — John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026

Locate your main shut-off valve in basements, attics, or near your front sidewalk. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

In addition to the anti-ball playing ordinance, the neighbors were accused of violating an ordinance prohibiting structures on sidewalks or grassy strips next to curbs. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

The overnight closures are part of the South Watt Avenue improvement project, which will add two through lanes, 6 miles of sidewalks and bike lanes, and turnouts for future transit stops. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 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