Cool MateMeaning of Sidewalk
a flat part at the side of a road for people to walk on
In simple words: A path by the side of a road for people to walk on.
Sidewalk in a sentence
- She walked along the sidewalk to reach the park.
- Children were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk outside the school.
- The new sidewalk was made of smooth concrete to improve accessibility.
- Vendors set up stalls along the sidewalk during the street fair.
- The city plans to widen the sidewalk to accommodate more pedestrians.
How to use Sidewalk
Used in both spoken and written contexts. Commonly accepted in urban areas; may not be as prevalent in rural or less developed regions. In some places, people might refer to it as 'pavement' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'side' you walk on – like a 'walk' beside the road.
Related words
Synonyms for Sidewalk
- pavement
- footpath
- walkway
- path
Common mistakes with Sidewalk
- Confused with 'sidewalks' when talking about multiple.
- Using in place of 'road' or 'street' which are different.
- Not checking local terminology variations.
Sidewalk appears in
Sidewalk in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رصيف
مسار بجانب الطريق للمشي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফুটপাথ
রাস্তার পাশে মানুষের হাঁটার জন্য একটি পথ।
- GermanDeutsch
Gehsteig
Ein Weg neben der Straße, auf dem Leute gehen können.
- SpanishEspañol
Acera
Un camino al lado de la carretera para que la gente camine.
- Persianفارسی
پیادهرو
مسیر کنار جاده برای راه رفتن مردم.
- FrenchFrançais
Trottoir
Un chemin à côté d'une route pour que les gens puissent marcher.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फुटपाथ
सड़क के किनारे लोगों के चलने के लिए बना रास्ता।
- ItalianItaliano
marciapiede
Un percorso a lato della strada dove camminare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Calçada
Um caminho ao lado da estrada para as pessoas caminharem.
- RussianРусский
Тротуар
Дорожка рядом с дорогой для пешеходов.
- Urduاردو
فٹ پاتھ
لوگوں کے چلنے کے لیے سڑک کے کنارے ایک راستہ۔
- Chinese中文
人行道
马路边上供人走的道。
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Frequently asked questions about Sidewalk
What does Sidewalk mean?
A path by the side of a road for people to walk on.
What is the definition of Sidewalk?
a flat part at the side of a road for people to walk on
How do you use Sidewalk in a sentence?
She walked along the sidewalk to reach the park.
Can you give another example of Sidewalk?
Children were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk outside the school.
What are synonyms for Sidewalk?
Common alternatives include pavement, footpath, walkway, path.
What is the opposite of Sidewalk?
Opposite meanings include road, street.
What words go with Sidewalk?
It commonly pairs with city, public, busy, line, litter, sweep, lead (to something), cafe, table, vendor.
What are common mistakes when using Sidewalk?
Confused with 'sidewalks' when talking about multiple. Using in place of 'road' or 'street' which are different. Not checking local terminology variations.
How do you pronounce Sidewalk?
US: /["/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sidewalk?
Used in both spoken and written contexts. Commonly accepted in urban areas; may not be as prevalent in rural or less developed regions. In some places, people might refer to it as 'pavement' instead.
What CEFR level is Sidewalk?
"Sidewalk" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.