foot traffic

British  

noun

1. the wear and tear caused to a surface by people walking on it

2. the activity of pedestrians in a particular area

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Example Sentences

Richard Hunt, director at Liquidation Centre, said the broader high street context mattered, as UK retailers in general have faced rising rents, higher business rates and lower foot traffic.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The new campus, with its outdoor drinking and dining options and landscaped sculpture garden, is meant to be a part of the city, so foot traffic is expected and welcome.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A five-block stretch of mostly Hispanic merchants on East Lake Street has more foot traffic and almost every empty storefront has sprung back to life since a reporter visited in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The island’s cities are dense and highly urbanized, making it easy for small stores to capture heavy foot traffic.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

When a column of riders appeared from the west, the guardsmen sprang into action, shouting commands and moving the carts and foot traffic aside to let the knight enter with his escort.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin