sidewalk
/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sidewalks
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.
NounRegister: US
Examples
Stay on the sidewalk.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sidewalk” mean?
A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.
Is “sidewalk” formal or informal?
sidewalk is generally US.