sidewalk
US /ˈsaɪˌdwɔk/
Definition
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please keep the sidewalk clear so pedestrians can pass safely.
Synonyms
- pavementthe paved surface of a thoroughfare
- footpatha trodden path
- walkwaya path set aside for walking
Collocations
- Easy walk on the sidewalkto walk on the sidewalk, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
- Medium sidewalk cafedescribing sidewalk cafe (walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway)
- Hard repair the sidewalkto repair the sidewalk, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- Very Hard roll up the sidewalksto roll up the sidewalks, meaning to move by turning over or rotating
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.