# footpath

/ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ (US) · /fˈʊtpɑːθ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/footpath
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a path that people walk on, usually in a park or near a road. It is different from a road because it is for walking only.

For teachers: a path designated for pedestrian use, typically located in a public park or alongside a road.

## Examples

- The footpath is very crowded on Sunday mornings.
- We took a long walk along the footpath to the lake, enjoying the fresh air and the view.
- The city council recently widened the footpath to accommodate the growing number of cyclists and pedestrians using the route to the historic district.

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