pedestrian — a person walking along a road or in a developed area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person walking along a road or in a developed area
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈdestriən/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse started when pedestrians began walking unusually slowly... oh wait, that's just normal.
- The movie received pedestrian reviews from critics who expected more creativity.
- As a pedestrian, I have the superpower of making cars suddenly appear when I want to cross the street.
pedestrian
NOUN[/pəˈdestriən/]
a person walking along a road or in a developed area
The driver stopped to let the pedestrians cross safely.
Pedestrians should always use the crosswalk for safety.
A pedestrian watched an equestrian visit the veterinarian after the horse felt sick.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pedestris' meaning 'on foot' or 'going on foot', derived from 'pes' meaning 'foot'. The word entered English in the 18th century to describe a person traveling on foot.
Breakdown
ped- (foot, from Latin 'pes') + -estr- (relating to) + -ian (person/agent) = pedestrian (a person on foot)
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📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse started when pedestrians began walking unusually slowly... oh wait, that's just normal.”
“The movie received pedestrian reviews from critics who expected more creativity.”
“As a pedestrian, I have the superpower of making cars suddenly appear when I want to cross the street.”
“The city installed new pedestrian signals to improve safety at busy intersections.”
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