Sidewalk

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdwɔk/

Definitions of sidewalk

noun a path for pedestrians alongside a road or street, typically paved or made of concrete

Example Sentences

A1 I like to walk on the sidewalk when I go to the park.

A2 She tripped and fell on the uneven sidewalk.

B1 The city council decided to widen the sidewalk to make it more pedestrian-friendly.

B2 The sidewalk was covered in graffiti, making it look unkempt.

C1 The sidewalk was meticulously maintained, with no cracks or debris in sight.

C2 The sidewalk stretched for miles, providing a scenic route for joggers and cyclists.

Examples of sidewalk in a Sentence

formal She walked along the sidewalk, taking in the sights of the city.

informal Let's take a stroll on the sidewalk and grab some ice cream.

slang I saw him chilling on the sidewalk with his crew.

figurative The path to success is like a sidewalk - sometimes smooth, sometimes bumpy.

Grammatical Forms of sidewalk

• past tense: sidewalked
• plural: sidewalks
• comparative: more sidewalk
• superlative: most sidewalk
• present tense: sidewalk
• future tense: will sidewalk
• perfect tense: have sidewalked
• continuous tense: sidewalking
• singular: sidewalk
• positive degree: sidewalk
• infinitive: to sidewalk
• gerund: sidewalking
• participle: sidewalked

Origin and Evolution of sidewalk

First Known Use: 1802 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sidewalk' originated in the United States in the early 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a walkway on the side of a street, typically paved with concrete or stone, for pedestrians to walk on. Over time, the term 'sidewalk' has become widely used in American English to describe pedestrian pathways alongside roads.