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 officers ran to the gunfire and found two victims laying on the sidewalk suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025 In a world of neon, glitter and stiletto boots, Cyrus writhes against walls and struts down sidewalks, notably the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2025 When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2025 The current project includes new sidewalks, a mid-block pedestrian crossing island at the high school, and bike lanes that are separated from the roadway. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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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