The side of a street adjacent to the curb; the area alongside the curb where items can be picked up or dropped off.
Compound of 'curb' (street edge) plus 'side' (direction or area). Modern compound reflecting 20th-century commerce and convenience.
'Curbside' went from a simple spatial description to a massive part of modern life—'curbside pickup' became a household term during the pandemic, showing how old terms acquire new cultural significance.
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