sidewalk
Translation
pavement, footpath
Examples
Be careful and walk on the sidewalk.
Be careful and walk on the pavement.
The kids were drawing with chalk on the sidewalk.
The kids were drawing with chalk on the pavement.
Grammar Patterns
on the sidewalk located on the paved area for pedestrians He is waiting on the sidewalk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pavement (common in British English), footpath
Etymology
A compound word from 'side' + 'walk'. Literally, a place to walk on the side of the road.
Memory Tips
It's literally a path for walking on the side of the road. This term is primarily used in American English; 'pavement' is more common in the UK.