The sidewalk.
Pavement
The sidewalk.
Example Sentences
"Walk on the pavement."
"Don't cycle on the pavement."
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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Region
General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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