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curbside

American

[kurb-sahyd] / ˈkɜrbˌsaɪd /

British, kerbside

noun

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

adjective

being adjacent to a curb.

The car's curbside door is stuck.

Etymology

Origin of curbside

First recorded in 1945–50; curb + side ¹

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The Environmental Protection Agency estimates $36 billion to $43 billion will be needed to improve recycling curbside collection, drop-off, and processing infrastructure by 2030.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

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

The new San José service will include curbside pickup and drop-off at San José Mineta International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025

He cried soundlessly at the curbside of a small Midwestern town wondering where the window was, and the river, and the soft voices just outside the door...

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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