curb — the edge of a sidewalk or road; a stone or concrete edging along a street
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the edge of a sidewalk or road; a stone or concrete edging along a street
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɜːrb/
Korean meaning: 보도 연석, 도로 경계석
Korean pronunciation: **커**브
Example Sentences
- My dog always sniffs every single fire hydrant along the curb like he's a quality inspector.
- I need to curb my online shopping addiction before my credit card files a restraining order.
- The new policy aims to curb excessive spending in government departments.
curb
NOUN//kɜːrb//
the edge of a sidewalk or road; a stone or concrete edging along a street
A pedestrian steps down from the sidewalk curb onto the street
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Plant an herb garden on the curb - it looks superb!
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Origin
From Old French 'courbe' meaning 'curved,' derived from Latin 'curvus' meaning 'bent' or 'curved.' The word was applied to the curved edge of a sidewalk or road.
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“My dog always sniffs every single fire hydrant along the curb like he's a quality inspector.”
“I need to curb my online shopping addiction before my credit card files a restraining order.”
“The new policy aims to curb excessive spending in government departments.”
“She stepped off the curb without looking and nearly got hit by a cyclist.”
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