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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As Abdul Saleh, 28, bled to death in his brother’s arms on the sidewalk outside of Sal’s Deli & Grocery on Saturday, his thoughts were of his children. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 Again, blocking the sidewalk is more than an inconvenience. Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The building was never actually Condé Nast—too obvious—but the production needed something that looked like power from the sidewalk, and this 51-story McGraw-Hill tower delivered. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 Both sturdy enough to survive cobblestone sidewalks but light enough to give you actual packing room to work with. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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