pedestrian
noun
a person who goes or travels on foot; walker.
pedestrians
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pluralof pedestrian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Eight were pedestrians and the others were road vehicle users.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Gonzaba then allegedly fled on foot but nearby pedestrians detained him until officers arrived and arrested him, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Police said officers were working to identify the two pedestrians who died at the scene before informing their next of kin.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Countless pundits, pedestrians, practitioners and parents are argue over the merits of the case, both online and IRL.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Outside, unprepared pedestrians scurry past unhappily, arms folded across their chests.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
