noun
ped
pehd
noun
1
A pedestrian (informal, chiefly in traffic-related contexts).
"The sign warns drivers to watch for peds crossing near the school."
2
In soil science, a single natural clump or aggregate of soil particles.
"Under the microscope, the peds in the sample had a crumbly, rounded shape."
How to Use Ped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, informal clipping — usually short for "pedestrian" in traffic or safety writing.
When to use it
Mostly seen in technical or official contexts (traffic signage, engineering reports), not everyday conversation.
Word Forms
peds plural, peds plural, peds plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of longer words such as "pedestrian" or "moped," depending on context.