Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kerb

noun
/kɜːrb/
Definition
The edge of a raised path or street, usually made of stone or concrete.
Examples
  • She stood on the kerb waiting for the bus.
  • The car drove too close to the kerb and almost hit a cyclist.
  • Workers are installing a new kerb along the road.
Meaning
A kerb is a divider that separates the road from the footpath and is designed to prevent vehicles from driving onto the sidewalk.
Synonyms
  • curb
  • edge
  • border