sidewalk

Meanings

• noun

  A pavement for pedestrians along a road, usually made of concrete or brick.

  - "The sidewalk was filled with people walking their dogs."
  - "I spilled my coffee on the sidewalk."
  - "The children drew chalk designs on the sidewalk."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

footpath , footway , pavement , platform

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sidewalk
walkway , talkway , chalkway

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Variants

List of all variants of sidewalk that leads to same result
sidewalk , sidewalks , sidewalk superintendent , sidewalk superintendents , pavement cafe , sidewalk cafe , sidewalk café , sidewalk sale

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Etymology

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The term 'sidewalk' originated in the late 1800s. It refers to the area alongside a road for pedestrians to walk, typically made of concrete or brick.

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Trivia

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1. The first sidewalk was built in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1825.

2. The longest continuous sidewalk in the world is in Canada, stretching over 20 miles.

3. The term 'sidewalk' is also used figuratively to refer to a person's social circle or network of friends and acquaintances.

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Related Concepts

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1. pavement: A surface made of concrete, asphalt, or other materials, used to cover roads, sidewalks, and other areas for transportation and pedestrian use.

2. curb: The low edge of a street or sidewalk, designed to prevent vehicles from encroaching onto the sidewalk or pedestrian area.

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Culture

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The sidewalk is a common feature in urban environments and has been the setting for various forms of art, literature, and music. It is often used as a symbol of city life and the hustle and bustle of urban environments.

How to Memorize "sidewalk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a busy city street with people walking on the sidewalk, cars driving by, and shops and buildings along the street.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sidewalk' with the feeling of walking in a city, the sound of traffic, and the sight of shops and buildings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SIDEWALK to remember the definition: 'Sideway I Dally, Exercising And Living Kinetically'.

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