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Pedestrian

/pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

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📖 Definitions of "Pedestrian"

noun

1
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
2
Specifically, an expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

adjective

1
Of or intended for those who are walking.
"pedestrian crossing"
2
Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
"His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy."
3
Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.
"The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements."

🔄 Synonyms of "Pedestrian"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
prosaic	(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
uninteresting	Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.
prosy	(of speech or writing) Unpoetic; dull and unimaginative.
walkernoun	The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.
footernoun	(computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)
earthbound	Confined to the Earth; unable to leave Earth, either physically or spiritually.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pedestrian"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
walkernoun	The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.
footernoun	(computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)
earthbound	Confined to the Earth; unable to leave Earth, either physically or spiritually.
prosy	(of speech or writing) Unpoetic; dull and unimaginative.
prosaic	(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
uninteresting	Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.
walking	Characterized by or suitable for walking.
walkverb	(intransitive) To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.
hikingnoun	Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.
pedestrianisationnoun	(British spelling) Alternative form of pedestrianization. [The restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only.]
passerbynoun	Alternative form of passer-by. [A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).]
passer-bynoun	A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).
walkwaynoun	A clearly defined path for pedestrians.
footpathnoun	(Australia, New Zealand, India, Ireland) A paved path located at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians.
sheltered	Protected, as from wind or weather.
refugenoun	A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
elevatednoun	Raised, usually above ground level.
protected	defended
streetnoun	A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.
passengernoun	One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.