pedestrian

[pəˈdɛstrɪən]

pedestrian Definition

  • 1a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle
  • 2lacking inspiration or excitement; dull

Using pedestrian: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pedestrian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pedestrian was hit by a car.

  • Example

    The movie was criticized for its pedestrian plot.

  • Example

    The speech was pedestrian and lacked any real substance.

pedestrian Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pedestrian

Antonyms for pedestrian

Idioms Using pedestrian

  • a view that is ordinary or unremarkable

    Example

    His argument presented a pedestrian view of the issue, lacking any real insight or originality.

  • the movement of people on foot in a particular area

    Example

    The pedestrian traffic in the city center is always heavy during rush hour.

  • pedestrian-friendly

    describing an area or environment that is easy and safe for pedestrians to navigate

    Example

    The city has implemented several measures to make it more pedestrian-friendly, such as wider sidewalks and more crosswalks.

Phrases with pedestrian

  • a designated part of a road where pedestrians can cross safely

    Example

    Be sure to use the pedestrian crossing when you cross the street.

  • an area of a city or town where vehicles are not allowed, and only pedestrians are permitted

    Example

    The city center has a pedestrian zone with many shops and restaurants.

  • a bridge designed for pedestrians to cross over a road or river

    Example

    The new pedestrian bridge connects the two sides of the park.

Origins of pedestrian

from Latin 'pedester', meaning 'going on foot'

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Summary: pedestrian in Brief

The term 'pedestrian' [pəˈdɛstrɪən] refers to a person walking instead of travelling in a vehicle. It also means lacking inspiration or excitement, as in 'The movie was criticized for its pedestrian plot.' The phrase 'pedestrian crossing' denotes a designated part of a road where pedestrians can cross safely, while 'a pedestrian view of something' describes a view that is ordinary or unremarkable.