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
Recent Examples on the Web Location The hotel is located directly in Brooklyn Bridge Park, with easy access to the Brooklyn Bridge footpath and the East River Ferry. Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 There are fountains, an amphitheater and footpaths, also live performances and festivals throughout the year. Washington Post, 12 June 2024 The route for centuries was a footpath for Miwok Indians. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024 And people already have access to the 140,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales, which, as the Country Land and Business Association points out, would stretch around the world five times. The Week Uk, theweek, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for footpath 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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footpath

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

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