Synonyms

footway

American

[foot-wey] / ˈfʊtˌweɪ /

noun

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

footway British

/ ˈfʊtˌweɪ /

noun

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

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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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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

PC Harrison told the court he "did not see her in the footway at all on the approach".

From BBC • Nov. 13, 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

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

A trickle of muddy water was already running down the stony footway.

From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram

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