Sidewalk Meaning
/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.
nounAny paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.
Sentence Examples
I slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk.
Leaves collect on the sidewalk in the fall.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city replaced the broken concrete ____ to make walking safer for everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Pedestrians are encouraged to always walk on the ____ rather than in the busy street for their safety.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *seh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *sīdaz Proto-Germanic *sīdǭ Old English sīde Middle English side English side English walk English sidewalk From side + walk.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Morning commuters in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas discovered slick sidewalks and icy roadways Monday."
— 2024 January 21, Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, “Icy conditions make for hazardous travel across central US, but warmer air is on the horizon”, in CNN:
"Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle said body camera video and footage from a nearby business appear to show the suspect charge at officer Travis Brown near a sidewalk during the Friday night protests."
— 2024 August 13, Emma Tucker and Cindy Von Quednow, “Ferguson police release videos showing officer pushed to sidewalk during protests marking decade since Michael Brown killing”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city replaced the broken concrete ____ to make walking safer for everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Pedestrians are encouraged to always walk on the ____ rather than in the busy street for their safety.