foot traffic
Britishnoun
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the wear and tear caused to a surface by people walking on it
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the activity of pedestrians in a particular area
Example Sentences
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If the policy leads to slower foot traffic and ballooning dealer inventory, could discounts return to the spotlight?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Taco Bell’s foot traffic dropped in July, following the spread of cyclosporiasis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The stakes go far beyond daily routines or vacation itineraries; small businesses lose out on potential foot traffic and revenue whenever a thunderstorm icon appears, even if it’s bright and sunny outside.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
In the U.S., drivers are making fewer trips to gas stations, analysts at Jefferies said in a recent note, with foot traffic down about 4% year over year, they said, citing proprietary data.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The class gathered on the front steps of the museum, where we could watch the foot traffic along Fifth Avenue.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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