pedestrian
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.someone who is walking in a street or public area rather than driving a car.
n.a person travelling on foot, particularly in an area also used by vehicles.
Simple“The new bridge was built specifically for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the river safely.”
In context“Urban planners are increasingly prioritising pedestrian safety by widening pavements and introducing more frequent crossing intervals at busy intersections.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.designed for or used by people who are walking.
adj.relating to or designed for walkers.
Simple“The city centre is a pedestrian zone where cars are not allowed.”
In context“The council converted the historic high street into a pedestrian precinct to encourage foot traffic and support local businesses.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.not interesting or special; very ordinary.
adj.lacking inspiration or excitement; dull, mundane, or uninspired.
Simple“The movie was okay, but the plot was a bit pedestrian and predictable.”
In context“Critics dismissed the artist's latest exhibition as pedestrian, noting a disappointing lack of the experimental flair that defined her earlier work.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
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Borrowed from Latin pedester, root pedestri- (from pedes) + -an (suffix forming adjectives).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.