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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Mushroom Culture said he earns up to 50% less at River Farmers’ Market compared with sales at other L.A. farmers markets due to sparse foot traffic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The outbreak has weighed on foot traffic at chains like Chipotle and Yum Brands’ Taco Bell, the latter of which had been an initial focus for investigators.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Other restaurant chains that saw significant foot traffic declines following the outbreak are still seeing fewer customers, but the worst might be behind them, Placer.ai data said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
On July 11, as worries about the outbreak grew, foot traffic was 5.8% lower than a typical Saturday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The tourists and merchers liked to keep to well-lit thoroughfares, so the foot traffic here was sparser, and he made better time.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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