Synonyms for

Sidewalk

Verb / ˈsaɪˌdwɔ:k / Another word for sidewalk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street

Synonyms & similar words

pavement footpath pavement walkway path trail promenade esplanade boardwalk causeway catwalk platform terrace veranda gallery balcony stoop porch step walk lane

Synonyms by register

Formal

footpath pavement walkway

Informal

path walk

Literary

promenade esplanade

Antonyms

roadway carriageway street highway driveway thoroughfare

Common collocations

  • walk on the sidewalk
  • cross the sidewalk
  • along the sidewalk
  • sidewalk cafe
  • sidewalk chalk
  • sidewalk vendor
  • sidewalk repair

Word family

noun sidewalk

Usage note

Primarily used in American English. In British English, 'pavement' is the more common term for the pedestrian path alongside a street.

Example sentences

  1. I rode my bike on the sidewalk.
  2. The sidewalk was cracked and uneven.
  3. We walked on the sidewalk to get to the park.
  4. The little girl drew pictures with chalk on the sidewalk.
  5. The sidewalk was slippery after the rain.

Quotes

  • The sidewalk was crowded with people rushing to their destinations.
  • The sound of my shoes on the sidewalk echoes through the empty streets.
  • I love walking on the sidewalk and watching the world go by.

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