pedestrian
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pəˈdɛstɹiən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
adjective
not comparable
Of or intended for those who are walking.
comparablefigurative
Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
Used this way, pedestrian is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use pedestrian
- “The pedestrian crossed the street safely using the designated crosswalk.”
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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A bridge designed for pedestrians.
Street crossing where pedestrians have right of way.
People coming and going on foot.
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