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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The authority's planning application portal states "unauthorised vehicle crossovers will cause the footway to deteriorate and put those using the footway at risk".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Other cars parked on the footway outside the hotel were moved voluntarily on Tuesday by their owners, the council said.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
Roads officials said an "optical illusion appeared to have been created when the footway was extended next to the cycle lane".
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
The Met Police say they will issue fines of £50 for riding on the footway - and £100 and six driving licence penalty points for using a mobile phone or riding through a red light.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2022
It has a fine Early English church, and a grand tower, through the basement of which goes the footway of the street.
From Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely by Edward Conybeare
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