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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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 cashier at the local Chopt admitted to me that foot traffic had slowed significantly this week, even before the smoggy conditions set in.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
With a huge surplus of commercial space sitting fallow in the area, the flexibility and creativity of club music might be a natural fit to repopulate the area with foot traffic and revelers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Hurley's Restaurant & Bar in New York City has had massive foot traffic at a time of year that would normally by quieter, co-owner Ann Calimano said.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Overhead, the planks creaked and thumped with foot traffic.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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