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
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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
In a social media post, Merseyside Police said: "Both were dealt with for obstruction of the live lane and footway while the learner went to the shop."
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 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
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
Henty states that, in his eagerness to see and learn everything that passed, he was standing on the footway with a couple of civilians in a line with the officers parleying.
From George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life by George Manville Fenn
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