curbside

American  

[kurb-sahyd] / ˈkɜrbˌsaɪd /

British, kerbside

noun

1. a side of a pavement or street bordered by a curb.

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adjective

1. being adjacent to a curb.

   The car's curbside door is stuck.

Etymology

Origin of curbside

First recorded in 1945–50; curb + side ¹

Example Sentences

Dirty nappies are collected at curbside and processed at the NappiCycle plant in South Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

While White House communicators cannot police his curbside impromptu comments, they can do a far better job of informing the public on all manner of issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Just under 3,000 restaurants have applied for sidewalk or curbside dining permits under the new, permanent program, down from more than 13,000 participants at the peak.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024

It cascaded over the shiny streets, drummed the tops of cars, and pooled in dark curbside gullies.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older