curbside
UK: ˈkɜːb.saɪd | US: ˈkɜːrb.saɪd
n. the area adjacent to the edge of a street or sidewalk, often used for parking, loading, or pedestrian access.
The word "curbside" combines "curb" (from Old French courbe, meaning "curve" or "bend," later referring to the raised edge of a pavement) and "side" (from Old English sīde, meaning "flank" or "border"). The term emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting urban planning needs to designate spaces near street edges for practical uses like parking or deliveries. The logic is straightforward: "curb" marks the boundary, and "side" specifies the adjacent area.
The taxi stopped at the curbside to drop off passengers.
Curbside recycling bins are collected every Wednesday.
She waited on the curbside for her ride to arrive.
The restaurant offers curbside pickup for online orders.
Park your bike on the curbside to avoid blocking the sidewalk.