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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Last month, the area had about a dozen tents, which forced pedestrians to leave the sidewalk and walk on Alameda, where large trucks travel to and from nearby industrial businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Runners, pedestrians, and residents are asked to remain vigilant,” the post read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Domestic workers, labourers and other pedestrians routinely dodge speeding traffic, and many are killed trying to cross.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
In Delhi, many mid-block crossings have been replaced by U-turns to reduce stoppages, forcing pedestrians onto foot overbridges.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
This area of town isn’t meant for pedestrians.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
