sidewalk — A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
Example Sentences
- The dog walker picked up after his pet on the sidewalk like a responsible citizen.
- My grandmother drives so slowly that pedestrians on the sidewalk keep passing her car.
- The sidewalk artist drew such realistic portraits that people threw money thinking he was a street performer.
sidewalk
NOUN[/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/]
A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road
Kids draw colorful chalk art all over the sidewalk after school.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word originated in 19th-century America as a compound of 'side' (meaning beside or alongside) and 'walk' (meaning a path for walking). It was coined to describe the paved pedestrian path that runs alongside a road or street.
Breakdown
side (beside, alongside) + walk (path for walking or the act of walking) = sidewalk (a paved pedestrian path beside a road).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dog walker picked up after his pet on the sidewalk like a responsible citizen.”
“My grandmother drives so slowly that pedestrians on the sidewalk keep passing her car.”
“The sidewalk artist drew such realistic portraits that people threw money thinking he was a street performer.”
“After the heavy rain, the sidewalk was covered with puddles and fallen leaves.”
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