footpath

noun

foot·​path ˈfu̇t-ˌpath How to pronounce footpath (audio)
-ˌpäth
: a narrow path for pedestrians

Examples of footpath in a Sentence

a footpath winding through the garden found the footpath leading down into the valley
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As this happens, many Chinese companies themselves are investing and moving abroad on the footpaths set by the Belt and Road initiative. Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Silvestre Nosara Silvestre Nosara, Costa Rica At Silvestre, a gorgeous Costa Rican property just a footpath from the sands of Playa Guiones in Nosara, everything here is an ode to the surfer. Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024 The route follows footpaths and game trails through remote, untouched areas of the reserve that are inaccessible by vehicle. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Milk is now just as likely to be ordered here as limoncello by families with toddlers teetering in her footpath. Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for footpath 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footpath was in the 15th century

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“Footpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footpath. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

footpath

noun
foot·​path -ˌpath How to pronounce footpath (audio)
-ˌpȧth
: a narrow path for pedestrians

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