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footpath

American  
[foot-path, -pahth] / ˈfʊtˌpæθ, -ˌpɑθ /

noun

plural

footpaths

  1. a path for people going on foot.

  2. British. footway.

footpath British  
/ ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ /

noun

  1. a narrow path for walkers only

  2. another word for pavement

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Etymology

Origin of footpath

First recorded in 1520–30; foot + path

Example Sentences

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Issuing a yellow warning for ice until 10:00 GMT on Tuesday, the Met Office warned of icy footpaths and patches on untreated roads and urged people to take care.

From BBC

It was there that Dale saw him lying on the footpath.

From BBC

Nearby, a wall of floral tributes has begun to grow over the footpath.

From BBC

A number of floral tributes were also left at the scene at the Chestnut Grove footpath level crossing in Burton Joyce, which was closed to the public for an initial 21 days.

From BBC

Other tributes include dozens of floral messages left at the Chestnut Grove footpath level crossing, which has been closed to the public.

From BBC

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