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
