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footwalk

footwalk

1 2.6
A path for people to walk on, often by a road or river
  • noun
  • /ˈfʊtˌwɔk/
translation icon : paseo
  • Many people enjoy walking on the footwalk every evening.

Examples

  • The footwalk is lined with beautiful trees.

  • Benches were placed every few meters along the footwalk for people to rest.

  • The city built a new footwalk along the river for pedestrians to enjoy the view.

  • Children rode their bikes carefully on the footwalk near the playground.

  • The children enjoyed playing games on the footwalk in the park.

  • She decided to take a leisurely stroll along the footwalk by the river.

  • A lively crowd gathered on the busy footwalk during the street festival.

Synonyms

path
vsfootwalk
969 1.0

A way or track that people and things move along for travel

is specifically for pedestrians in parks or along streets
sidewalk
vsfootwalk
  • US
560 1.0

A paved path next to a street for people to walk on

is a general park or street path not only street side
walk
vsfootwalk
123 1.0

A path people use near a building or in a garden

is used broadly in parks or streets not only gardens
walkway
vsfootwalk
51 2.0

A path made for people to go on foot

is similar but emphasizes park or street placement
footpath
vsfootwalk
  • UK
9 1.9

A narrow path for people to walk on away from roads

is more for parks and streets rather than remote countryside
footway
vsfootwalk
  • UK
2.5

A path for people to walk on beside a road

is more for park or street settings rather than only road edges
riverway
vsfootwalk
3.5

A path along a river for walking and outdoor activities

is broader, covering park or street locations as well
trackway
vsfootwalk
  • Specialized
8.4

A wooden path that people build across wet or marshy ground to walk on

is a public pedestrian path in parks or beside streets instead

How Developed

promenade
44 5.8
walkway
51 2.0
footwalk
1 2.6
path
969 1.0
trail
318 1.6

Surface Forms

footwalk singular
footwalks plural

Morphology

footwalk = foot + walk (transparent) = foot + walk

A straightforward compound of 'foot' + 'walk' meaning a path or walkway; learners who know both words can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Footwalk comes from two simple words, foot 'the part of the body you stand on' and walk 'to move by steps'. Think of it like footpath or sidewalk, a path made for people's feet, which is why it means a walkway or path for people to walk on.