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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Bar-Zemer contends that safety features could be installed to make sure pedestrians have enough time to exit the pathway if water rises swiftly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
A spokesperson for the force said one of the pedestrians was taken to hospital, but their injuries were not considered to be life-changing or life-threatening.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Officially pedestrians account for roughly a fifth of road deaths, external, but independent studies cited by Tiwari estimate the share is closer to 30-40%.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
He guides me off to the side so we’re not blocking the other pedestrians, and suddenly we’re standing pretty close.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
