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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The flagship Dubai Mall stayed open, and operators reopened most locations within days, but some shops in airports remained shut and foot traffic dropped sharply, particularly in Dubai, which relies heavily on international visitors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
At flagship tourist sites like Dubai Mall and JBR beach, foot traffic has reduced to a trickle as visitors have fled the country.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
In his time at Disneyland, Mazloum oversaw the park’s 70th anniversary celebration and recently pledged to eliminate time limitations for park-hopping, which are designed to manage foot traffic at Disneyland and California Adventure.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Traders report minimal foot traffic, and investors appear hesitant, delaying major moves that now look more like gambles than strategic decisions.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
A pair of police robots stood on the sidewalk, while foot traffic glided past them.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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