Pedestrian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈdɛstɹiən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pedestrian is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.
Meaning
(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.
More Meanings
- (comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
- (dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.
- A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
- (dated) An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.
Example Sentences
pedestrian zone
a pedestrian life
pedestrian crossing
His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.
Word Forms
- pedestrians
Synonyms for pedestrian
Depending on context, synonyms include basic, routine, lackluster, middling, average, bog-standard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include walker, footer, earthbound, prosy, prosaic, uninteresting.
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