SIDEWALK

sidewalk, pavement

(noun) walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sidewalk (plural sidewalks)

(US) a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

(US, by extension) any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

Synonyms

• (paved footpath): footpath, footway, platform, pavement

Source: Wiktionary


Side"walk`, n.

Definition: A walk for foot passengers at the side of a street or road; a foot pavement. [U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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