Sidewalk-superintends is a term used to describe a person who stands on the pavement and watches construction workers. In general, this term is rarely used and there are many other suitable synonyms available. Some of the common alternatives include onlooker, spectator, passerby, bystander, and observer. These terms are much more widely used and provide a more accurate description of the individual's role. Other, more informal, synonyms such as rubbernecker or gawker may also be used in colloquial language to describe someone who is simply curious about construction work. Regardless of the term used, all of these words refer to someone who is watching from a distance and is not actively involved in the construction process.