Footpath

/ˈfʊtˌpæθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A path for pedestrians, typically alongside a road.

The children walked along the footpath to the park.

A track or walkway meant specifically for foot traffic.

The footpath was crowded with people enjoying the sunny day.

A dedicated pathway separated from vehicular traffic.

Drivers must be careful not to park on the footpath.

A narrow way for walking, often through a rural area.

We took a scenic footpath through the woods.

The term footpath combines 'foot,' referring to human walking, and 'path,' signifying a route or way.

on foot

Traveling by walking rather than using a vehicle.

cut across the footpath

To take a shortcut by crossing a footpath.

sidewalk

A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road.

trail

A mark or a path, typically in a natural setting, used for walking.

pavement

A hard surface on a footpath or sidewalk.