noun
footpath
FUUT-pahth
noun
1
A path or trail intended for walking.
"The footpath wound through the woods toward the lake."
2
A paved walkway alongside a road for pedestrians.
"Keep to the footpath — the road has no barrier."
How to Use Footpath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA path made for walking, whether in the countryside or along a road.
UK vs US
In British English this often means the same as "pavement" or "sidewalk" in American English.
Word Forms
footpaths plural
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Etymology
From Middle English foot path, foot + path.