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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The walkway is about a quarter-mile long and will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse, Myers said Wednesday. Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 The ambitious plan calls for widening the sidewalks, reducing traffic lanes to three from the current five, adding trees, planters, benches, improved lighting and infrastructure to reduce the impact of storms, and possibly adding more vehicle-free weekends. David Moin, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Groundhogs also are good at burrowing and will tunnel under sheds, sidewalks, house foundations, and some fences. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Cooper opened Sidelines in 2007 and then Argon, just down the sidewalk, in 2017. Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 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

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“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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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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