English Explanatory Dictionary

passer-by

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Usmaan (Middle river exports)-passer-by.wav /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/

Word forms

passer-by passers-by passerby

Etymology

From passer + by. Compare bystander.

Synonyms

passer

Related words

passer-through
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