pedestrian
noun
a person who goes or travels on foot; walker.
pedestrians
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pluralof pedestrian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Last month, the area had about a dozen tents, which forced pedestrians to leave the sidewalk and walk on Alameda, where large trucks travel to and from nearby industrial businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Runners, pedestrians, and residents are asked to remain vigilant,” the post read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
A landmark 2011 study of six Indian cities found that India's streets routinely fail pedestrians because of "poor and unsafe" infrastructure.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
In Delhi, many mid-block crossings have been replaced by U-turns to reduce stoppages, forcing pedestrians onto foot overbridges.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
I saw the traffic moving with the lights, and across the street a few pedestrians were looking back toward the center of the block where the trees of Bryant Park rose above two men.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
