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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"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
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
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
The column of prisoners halted in the Avenue Uhrich and was drawn up four or five deep on the footway facing to the road.
From History of the Commune of 1871 by P. Lissagary
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