curb
side
Plural
curbsides
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the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place
The curbside refers to the area or space along the edge of a road, right next to the curb. It is where vehicles often park, load, or unload. The term is commonly used when talking about services or activities that happen near the curb, such as curbside pickup, where goods or passengers are picked up directly from the curb without the need to enter a building or facility. Curbside areas help manage traffic flow and provide space for people and vehicles to interact safely along the street.
- He waited at the curbside for the taxi to arrive.
- The restaurant offers curbside pickup for customers who order online.
- Residents were instructed to place their trash bins at the curbside for collection.
- The delivery truck parked at the curbside to unload the packages.
- Pedestrians crossed the street using the designated curbside crosswalk.