foot traffic
Britishnoun
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the wear and tear caused to a surface by people walking on it
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the activity of pedestrians in a particular area
Example Sentences
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But the store proved punishing - staffing costs were high, rent kept rising, and foot traffic never recovered after the pandemic.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
That in turn drives foot traffic at its warehouses, boosting overall sales.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The new campus, with its outdoor drinking and dining options and landscaped sculpture garden, is meant to be a part of the city, so foot traffic is expected and welcome.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The flagship Dubai Mall stayed open, and operators reopened most locations within days, but some shops in airports remained shut and foot traffic dropped sharply, particularly in Dubai, which relies heavily on international visitors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The tourists and merchers liked to keep to well-lit thoroughfares, so the foot traffic here was sparser, and he made better time.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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