Intermediate City & Places

Curb

/kɜːb/ noun

Meaning

The raised edge of a pavement, separating it from the road.

हिंदी मेंफुटपाथ का उठा हुआ किनारा, जो इसे सड़क से अलग करता है।

Example Sentences

“The car was parked by the curb.”

यह कार फुटपाथ के किनारे खड़ी थी।

“He tripped over the curb.”

वह फुटपाथ के किनारे पर लड़खड़ा गया।

⚠ Common Mistake

British English spells this "kerb" — American English spells it "curb". Both mean the same thing.

Good to Know

Synonyms
kerb (British spelling)
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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