footway

[ foot-wey ]

noun

1. a way or path for people going on foot.
2. Also called footpath. British. a sidewalk.

footway

/ ˈfʊtˌweɪ /

noun

1. a way or path for pedestrians, such as a raised walk along the edge of a bridge

Word History and Origins

Origin of footway¹

First recorded in 1425–75, footway is from the late Middle English word fotewey. See foot, way ¹

Example Sentences

About half-way up the ascent they came to a semicircular projection which encroached somewhat on the footway.

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Instead of footway and street crossing there are broad walks, untrodden stretches of smooth grass.

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As he crossed the footway of Hungerford Bridge, a biting wind swept up the river and he shivered, warmly clad though he was.

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The footway is eight feet higher than the others, so that an uninterrupted view is gained from it.

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Equally well known, no doubt, are the gantries built over the footway while a large building is in course of construction.

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