footway
Americannoun
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a way or path for people going on foot.
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Also called footpath. British. a sidewalk.
noun
Etymology
Origin of footway
First recorded in 1425–75, footway is from the late Middle English word fotewey. See foot, way 1
Example Sentences
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"So we've got more staff deployed for example to work on road clearance and footway clearance and we've got additional kit coming in from other local authorities as well."
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
PC Harrison told the court he "did not see her in the footway at all on the approach".
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025
A report found concerns on the route between Fochriw and Idris Davies School in Abertysswg, due to a section of "non-continuous footway" along a 30mph road.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
A council has admitted making a mistake over a new footway colour scheme, described variously by residents as a "snotty colour green" and "hideous".
From BBC ● May 11, 2022
Looking down the steep side of the coombe, near the bottom there runs along a projecting ledge, or terrace, like a natural footway.
From Wild Life in a Southern County by Jefferies, Richard
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