Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sidewalk shed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.57 in modern English

Syllables: side-walk shed
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A temporary structure or scaffolding installed over a sidewalk.

Example Sentences

"So-called "sidewalk sheds" are everywhere in New York, many hanging around for years, long after the construction work is done."

Inflected Forms

sidewalk sheds (plural)

Questions

What does sidewalk shed mean?: A temporary structure or scaffolding installed over a sidewalk.

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