curb
Pronunciation: [kɜrb]
Word
Context: “urban planning”
(noun) a raised edge or border along the side of a street or road. It helps keep cars on the road and sometimes separates the road from the sidewalk where people walk.
Example
The gardener planted flowers along the curb to make the street look nicer.
Example
There were no curbs on that road, which made it dangerous for pedestrians.
Example
Can you see the curb where the road meets the sidewalk?
Context: “control”
(verb) to limit or control something. Like when you try to reduce the amount of candy you eat or prevent a pet from running away.
Example
The city decided to curb traffic to reduce air pollution.
Example
She couldn't curb her excitement when she saw her friends.
Example
How can we curb our spending this month?
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