General
the devil's strip
What does the devil's strip mean?
The strip of grass between the sidewalk and the curb. A regionalism concentrated in the Akron, Ohio area.
"Don't park on the devil's strip."
Origin
Akron-area regionalism recorded by the Dictionary of American Regional English.
Frequently asked questions
What is the devil's strip?
It's the narrow strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street curb. The term is famously specific to the Akron, Ohio area.
Where is 'the devil's strip' used?
Almost exclusively around Akron, Ohio. It's one of the most tightly localized regionalisms recorded by the Dictionary of American Regional English.
What do other places call the devil's strip?
Elsewhere people call it a tree lawn, boulevard, parkway, verge, or berm, depending on the region.
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