Everyday Life

Sidewalk

ˈsaɪdwɔːk

noun

What does Sidewalk mean?

The paved path for walking beside a road.

Example sentence

"Kids were biking on the sidewalk."

American usage tip

'Pavement' in the US means the road surface itself.

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