footpath

noun

foot·​path ˈfu̇t-ˌpath How to pronounce footpath (audio)
-ˌpäth
: a narrow path for pedestrians

Examples of footpath in a Sentence

a footpath winding through the garden found the footpath leading down into the valley
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The city’s roads and walkways are steep, bisected by narrow footpaths, all displaying wares or services for sale. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 1 May 2025 The footpath can be hiked in sections through several access points. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 Seven vehicle lanes, a bus lane, two train lines, a footpath, and a cycleway utilize the bridge every day. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Unlike its great western counterparts along the Pacific Crest or the Continental Divide, the United States’ most iconic footpath is subtle—a green tunnel through some of the oldest and most graceful mountains in the world, not some sizzle reel of endless panoramas. Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footpath

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footpath was in the 15th century

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“Footpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footpath. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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footpath

noun
foot·​path -ˌpath How to pronounce footpath (audio)
-ˌpȧth
: a narrow path for pedestrians

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