Pedestrian

/pəˈdɛstəriən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is walking, especially in an urban environment.

The city installed new crosswalks to improve safety for pedestrians.

A person who travels on foot.

Pedestrians are advised to use sidewalks to avoid traffic.

adjective

Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

The lecture was so pedestrian that several students fell asleep.

Relating to or designed for people who are walking.

The pedestrian area of the town is filled with shops and cafes.

From Latin 'pedestrianus', from 'pēs', meaning foot.

pedestrian traffic

The flow of people walking in a given area.

pedestrian bridge

A bridge designed for foot traffic exclusively.

pedestrian zone

An area where motor vehicles are restricted or prohibited.

biped

An animal that walks on two feet.

pedestrianize

To make an area more suitable for pedestrians.

pedestrianism

The practice of walking, especially for exercise or sport.

Dull or unoriginal.

That movie was so pedestrian, I almost fell asleep.

Common or average.

His art style is completely pedestrian; I've seen it all before.