Sidewalk
Sidewalk
Sidewalk (pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/), also known as a pavement, footpath, or footway, is a path along the side of a road. The term sidewalk is primarily used in North America, while pavement is used in the United Kingdom and other regions influenced by British English.
Etymology
The term "sidewalk" is a compound word derived from the words "side" (meaning "edge" or "border") and "walk" (meaning "a place or path for walking"). It was first used in the early 18th century.
Description
A sidewalk serves the purpose of providing a safe path for people to walk along that is separated from the traffic on the road. Sidewalks are usually made of concrete or asphalt in urban areas, and sometimes bricks, stones, or other materials in more rural or decorative settings. They are often located on the sides of roads and are usually parallel to the road.
Related Terms
- Curb: A raised edge of a sidewalk, separating it from the road.
- Pedestrian: A person who travels by foot; a user of sidewalks.
- Crosswalk: A designated place for pedestrians to cross a road.
- Road: A thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places that has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by foot or some form of conveyance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sidewalk
- Wikipedia's article - Sidewalk
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