curb cut

noun

1. a small ramp or slope from a sidewalk to a roadway to ease passage for people in wheelchairs, bicyclists, etc.

Example Sentences

Consider how often we all rely on and enjoy video captions, audiobooks and curb cuts.

From Time

When modern tools are designed with disabled communities in mind, there’s often a widespread benefit—see, for example, the now-ubiquitous curb cuts that enable passage for those with strollers and luggage as much as those in wheelchairs.

From Popular-Science

She has seen some restaurants trying to maximize their use of outdoor space by blocking areas meant to help accessibility, such as curb cuts and disability parking.

From Washington Post

During Pride, she noticed some restaurants blocking curb cuts to create more space for outdoor dining, making it harder for her to get back on the sidewalk when she needed.

From Washington Post