Used in a Sentence

sidewalks

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for sidewalks.

Editorial note

The problem they faced is that a lot of steep sidewalks have steps cut into them as giveaways.

Examples16
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(US, Canada, Philippines) A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sidewalks gathered in one view.

noun

(US, Canada, Philippines) A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.

noun

(US, by extension) Any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sidewalks.

noun

(US, Canada, Philippines) A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.

noun

(US, by extension) Any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.

Example sentences

1

The problem they faced is that a lot of steep sidewalks have steps cut into them as giveaways.

2

They have no control over the public sidewalks or anything else off their property, but they're exerting it anyway.

3

Or start hanging nets above roads and sidewalks to catch things dropping from the sky.

4

My suburban neighborhood growing up did not have sidewalks; not sure if that was unusual.

5

They should also be able to pay attention despite big billboards, confusing traffic signs, and attractive people gallivanting on the sidewalks.

6

It's about 1 mile of 60mph road and ramps leading in and out of the airport with NO shoulders and NO sidewalks.

7

Our city maintains the roads, parks and school, the individual homeowners maintain the sidewalks.

8

I would like them to test this out before using it even as a replacement for sidewalks.

9

Funny you mention safety in the city, I often hear about moving to the burbs for safe neighborhoods with sidewalks.

10

It takes a little to get used to the sidewalks/bikers in Germany.

11

Circa 2008, lots of areas around Greenwood didn't have curbs or sidewalks...

12

It has no sidewalks leading in or out of the airport.

Quote examples

1

Since he didn't, he should get a new career cleaning sidewalks with a tooth brush -- "Nice and clean, now, y'hear?".

2

However, with all the bitching about how bad it is to be "poor" in America, there ought to be people standing on the sidewalks in nice communities advertising their cleaning services if they can get these prices.

Proper noun examples

1

Sidewalks have been a feature of every city center neighborhood I've lived in (and I've lived in many).

2

Sidewalks are great for walking your dog.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sidewalks in a sentence?

The problem they faced is that a lot of steep sidewalks have steps cut into them as giveaways.

What does sidewalks mean?

(US, Canada, Philippines) A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.

What part of speech is sidewalks?

sidewalks is commonly used as noun.