The sidewalk.
Pavement
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Pavement, that is."
"I've never seen such a Pavement in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for sidewalk, from Latin 'pavimentum' (trodden down floor). In British usage, the paved path for pedestrians beside the road. Americans use 'sidewalk'. American 'pavement' means the road surface itself (British: 'road' or 'carriageway'). The terminology split reflects different infrastructure development.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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