Sidewalk

//ˈsaɪdwɔk// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians. Canada, Philippines, US
"Stay on the sidewalk."
2
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway wordnet
3
Any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road. US, broadly

Synonyms

footpath footway pavement pavement alameda banquette

Antonyms

Example

"I slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk."

Etymology

From side + walk.

Related phrases

moving sidewalk roll up the sidewalks sidewalk artist sidewalk cafe sidewalk café sidewalk chalk sidewalk elevator sidewalk library sidewalk superintendent

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