ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Footpath

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Footpath is a noun meaning Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

Meaning

Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

More Meanings

  1. (Australia, New Zealand, India, Ireland) A paved path located at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians.

Example Sentences

I felt refreshed after the short rest, and bade the old man farewell and started for town in company with the scared lad, following the footpath below the Grefsen hill.

Word Forms

Synonyms for footpath

Depending on context, synonyms include footpad, footway, walkway, trottoir, pavement, sidewalk.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pathway, walkway, path, alley, pedestrian, pavement.

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