sidewalk
word
/ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/
SYD-wawk
/sˈaɪdwɔːk/
SYD-wawk
Definition
A paved path for pedestrians, usually found along the side of a street or road.
Usage & Nuances
'Sidewalk' is the American English term; British English uses 'pavement'. Common collocations: 'walk on the sidewalk', 'sidewalk café'. Used almost exclusively in urban settings.
Spanish: acera - veredaPortuguese (BR): calçadaPortuguese (PT): passeio - passeio públicoChinese (Simplified): 人行道Chinese (Traditional): 人行道Hindi: फुटपाथArabic: رصيف (المشاة)Bengali: ফুটপাথRussian: тротуарJapanese: 歩道Vietnamese: vỉa hèKorean: 인도Turkish: kaldırımUrdu: فٹ پاتھIndonesian: trotoar
Example Sentences
People set up tables for the sidewalk sale every summer.
natural
Be careful, the sidewalk gets slippery when it rains.
natural
Please stay on the sidewalk for safety.
basic
There is a sidewalk next to the park.
basic
Children play on the sidewalk after school.
basic
The city just finished repairing the sidewalk on Main Street.
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