curbside

[ kurb-sahyd ]

noun

1. a side of a pavement or street bordered by a curb.

adjective

1. being adjacent to a curb:

   The car's curbside door is stuck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of curbside¹

First recorded in 1945–50; curb + side ¹

Example Sentences

As more research has emerged on the limitations of plastics recycling, the revelations have shaken the public’s confidence about what to put in their blue, curbside recycling bins.

From Los Angeles Times

My brother dropped me off curbside at Los Angeles International Airport and yelled, “Run!”

From Los Angeles Times

The rest was accomplished through drop-off programs, community service programs and curbside collection.

From Los Angeles Times

When North Carolina began rolling out curbside recycling in different towns, researchers analyzed data on household waste before and after the change.

From Salon

The county also agreed to publicize its curbside voting program, in which an election worker will bring ballots directly to voters on the street outside voting sites, per the agreement.

From Los Angeles Times