sidewalk

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

Noun

sidewalk (plural sidewalks)

1. (US) a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)
2. (US, by extension) any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

Synonyms

• (paved footpath) footpath, footway, platform, pavement

Translations

• French: trottoir
• German: Bürgersteig, Gehweg, Gehsteig, Trottoir (Switzerland, SW Germany)
• Italian: marciapiede
• Portuguese: calçada
• Russian: тротуа́р
• Spanish: acera, andén (Colombia), banqueta (Guatemala), escarpa (Southeastern Mexico), vereda (Argentina)

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