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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Morgan analysts said Thursday that Cheesecake Factory’s launch last month of a mobile app — a move they suggested was overdue — would help drive more orders and foot traffic.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Executives said in March that foot traffic and comparable sales were improving as a result, with sales of running products growing in the double digits in the recent quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
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
With foot traffic down and fewer international visitors, local vendors and storefronts are citing less business compared to last summer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
We were on the corner of Fifteenth and Siegel, so we got constant foot traffic.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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