noun

footpath

FUUT-pahth

Footpath (noun) means a path or trail intended for walking. Example: “The footpath wound through the woods toward the lake.”

noun

A path or trail intended for walking.

"The footpath wound through the woods toward the lake."

A paved walkway alongside a road for pedestrians.

"Keep to the footpath — the road has no barrier."

How to use footpath

Learner’s notes

In 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.

footpaths plural

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The _____ wound through the woods toward the lake.

From Middle English foot path, foot + path.

Origin: Middle English

pathway

track path lane pathway

What does “footpath” mean?

The word “footpath” means a path or trail intended for walking. In plain terms, a path made for walking, whether in the countryside or along a road.

How do you pronounce “footpath”?

“Footpath” is pronounced FUUT-pahth (/ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “footpath” in a sentence?

Here is “footpath” used in a sentence: “The footpath wound through the woods toward the lake.”

What part of speech is “footpath”?

“Footpath” is a noun.

Where does the word “footpath” come from?

The word “footpath” comes from Middle English. From Middle English foot path, foot + path.

How many meanings does “footpath” have?

“Footpath” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a path or trail intended for walking.

track path lane pathway