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
"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
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
On reaching the street, the young girl did not pause for an instant; but turned along the footway in the direction in which the prisoner had been conducted.
From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne
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