English Explanatory Dictionary

footpath

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.
  2. A paved path located at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-footpath.wav

Word forms

footpath footpaths

Etymology

From Middle English foot path, footpath; equivalent to foot + path. Compare Saterland Frisian Foutpaad (“footpath”), West Frisian fuotpaad (“footpath”), Dutch voetpad (“footpath”), German Low German Footpadd (“footpath”), German Fußpfad (“footpath”).

Synonyms

footpad footway walkway trottoir pavement sidewalk

Derived words

footpathed
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