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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ATVs are not allowed on city streets or sidewalks, police confirmed. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Key Biscayne The Village of Key Biscayne strictly prohibits all micromobility devices on streets, highways, sidewalks, bicycle paths, multiuse paths and trails, beaches and dunes unless otherwise authorized. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The superstructure on the Market Street Bridge over Amtrak and the Schuylkill Expressway is supposed to be partially demolished and then replaced, and replacements will be made to the sidewalk and decks adjacent to the bridge. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The street improvements include sidewalks and signage upgrades, and will also include major and residential streets. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sidewalk

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sidewalk was in 1739

Phrases Containing sidewalk

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“Sidewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewalk. Accessed 1 Sep. 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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