foot traffic

British  

noun

1. the wear and tear caused to a surface by people walking on it

2. the activity of pedestrians in a particular area

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Example Sentences

The island’s cities are dense and highly urbanized, making it easy for small stores to capture heavy foot traffic.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

There’s a resigned weariness in her voice when she says, “Then they realize we just don’t get the kind of foot traffic it takes to sustain those kinds of businesses, and it goes away.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Even without this program, foot traffic in neighborhoods just off the Avenue of the Arts is now exceeding 2019 levels, particularly on evenings and weekends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Traders report minimal foot traffic, and investors appear hesitant, delaying major moves that now look more like gambles than strategic decisions.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Tons of foot traffic keeps splitting us up, but we always make our way back to each other, not letting strollers or group selfies keep us apart.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera