footpath

[ foot-path, -pahth ]

noun

, plural foot·paths [foot, -pa, th, z, -pah, th, z, -paths, -pahths].

1. a path for people going on foot.
2. British. footway ( def 2 ).

footpath

/ ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ /

noun

1. a narrow path for walkers only
2. another word for pavement

Word History and Origins

Origin of footpath¹

First recorded in 1520–30; foot + path

Example Sentences

In India, if you ask a pedestrian how many obstacles they've encountered on a footpath, they may not be able to count them - but they'll certainly tell you that most footpaths are in poor condition.

From BBC

"We are aware of concerns in the community following reports recently of assaults and threatening behaviour on footpaths along the Union Canal in the Edinburgh area," he said.

From BBC

It’s not that different than the way footpaths arise in a park.

From Los Angeles Times

Berhane had veered off the usual mountain footpath because he had spotted his family’s sheep and goats grazing - and had gone over to stop them entering someone else’s plot of land.

From BBC

It is legal in public spaces in footpaths, but not on private land without the landowner's permission.

From BBC

Related Words

• walkway