Do Australians say curb or kerb?

Do Australians say curb or kerb?

Here in Australia we recommend “kerb” for the street, “curb” for everything else. (And to use the term “street appeal” to solve the dilemma above.) A curb (North American English), or kerb (Commonwealth English except Canada; see spelling differences), is the edge where a raised sidewalk or road median/central reservation meets a street or other roadway. Kerb (Pavement Edge) The word ‘kerb’ is always a noun and refers to the raised edge of a pavement or path. For instance, we might say: I nearly tripped on the kerb while crossing the road. This spelling is standard in Australian English (and in most English dialects outside North America). Kerb (Pavement Edge) The word ‘kerb’ is always a noun and refers to the raised edge of a pavement or path. For instance, we might say: I nearly tripped on the kerb while crossing the road. This spelling is standard in Australian English (and in most English dialects outside North America).

What do British people call the curb?

Curb is also the American spelling of the noun kerb. There is no difference in pronunciation. The kerb is the raised edge between a pavement and a road. – Barrier curbs also known as straight curbs, resemble the stone slabs used originally for curbs. They also form abrupt obstacles to vehicles leaving pavements. – Mountable curbs or roll curbs, have sloping faces that allow vehicles to encroach on them without damaging the car’s tires. Kerbside collection or curbside collection is a service provided to households, typically in urban and suburban areas, of collecting and disposing of household waste and recyclables.