kerb

American

[kurb] / kɜrb /

noun

British.

curb.

kerb British

/ kɜːb /

noun

a line of stone or concrete forming an edge between a pavement and a roadway, so that the pavement is some 15 cm above the level of the road

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verb

(tr) to provide with or enclose with a kerb

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Etymology

Origin of kerb

C17: from Old French courbe bent, from Latin curvus; see _curve

Example Sentences

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Matt said his tyre burst in High Street in Alfreton town centre, when he mounted a kerb to make room for a police car with its lights flashing.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Norris takes a nine-point lead into Sunday's main race with Piastri spinning on lap six after clipping a wet kerb at an overcast and damp Interlagos.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Verstappen was forced on to the kerb by the other cars squeezing him as they moved left to generate a better entry line to Turn One.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

A red flag because of a loose kerb interrupted proceedings for about 20 minutes, and limited the disadvantage that an engine problem could have inflicted on Piastri.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

He walked toward the far kerb telling each foot to go and keep going.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

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