Meanings
plural kerbsides
- The side of the road, along which a kerb runs.
In the province of Ontario, the first kerbside recycling program was introduced in 1983. By 1987, programs were operating in 41 communities.
2005, Luis F Diaz, George M Savage, Linda L Eggerth, Larry Rosenberg, Solid Waste Management2 more examples
Kerbside Parking: This kind of parking becomes invalid as soon as the efficient use of road space is required. Street side parking contributes to accidents...
1964, Paul Ritter, Planning for Man and MotorHe closed the boot, walked round to the kerbside and bent to peer into the car's interior, his face pressed to the passenger window, his hands shading his eyes to kill the reflection.
2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 244Synonyms: curbside
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe side of the road, along which a kerb runs.
Origin
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