ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
  2. (dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.
  3. A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
  4. (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

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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