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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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
"Numerous cars and properties have been damaged and people have told me of near misses of pedestrians, some pushing prams."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
While that was good for pedestrians, it cut off the White House and symbolically severed it from public access — you could no longer drive by and wave.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Pedaling down Maxwell Street, I took care to stay away from the hansom cabs and wagons that rushed through the road as though they were racing to see who could mow down the most pedestrians.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
