Sidewalk: meaning, definitions and examples
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sidewalk
[ ˈsaɪdwɔːk ]
walking surface
A sidewalk is a path along the side of a street or road, typically paved for pedestrians to walk on.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I always walk on the sidewalk when I go for a stroll in the neighborhood.
- The children rode their bikes on the sidewalk to stay safe from the traffic.
Translations
Translations of the word "sidewalk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 calçada
🇮🇳 फुटपाथ (Footpath)
🇩🇪 Bürgersteig
🇮🇩 trotoar
🇺🇦 тротуар
🇵🇱 chodnik
🇯🇵 歩道 (Hodō)
🇫🇷 trottoir
🇪🇸 acera
🇹🇷 kaldırım
🇰🇷 인도 (Indo)
🇸🇦 رصيف (Raseef)
🇨🇿 chodník
🇸🇰 chodník
🇨🇳 人行道 (Rénxíngdào)
🇸🇮 pločnik
🇮🇸 gangstétt
🇰🇿 жаяу жүргіншілер жолы
🇬🇪 ტროტუარი (Trotuari)
🇦🇿 səkilər
🇲🇽 banqueta
Word origin
The word 'sidewalk' originated in the United States in the early 19th century. It was originally used to refer to the footpath running along the side of a street. The term 'sidewalk' reflects the purpose of the path, which is to provide a safe and separate space for pedestrians to walk, away from the traffic. Over time, the usage of the word spread to other English-speaking countries, although the term 'sidewalk' remains predominantly American.
See also: aside, beside, downside, inside, outsider, side, sidearm, sidebar, sidekick, sideline, sidelong, sides, sideward, sideways, siding, subside.