Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pedestrian

noun/adjective
/pəˈdɛstəriən/
Definition
a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go.
Examples
  • Many pedestrians were crossing the street when the light changed.
  • The movie was criticized for its pedestrian plot.
  • She prefers walking to work, joining the stream of pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Meaning
The term ‘pedestrian’ can refer to someone who travels on foot. In a broader sense, it can also describe something that is dull or lacking in imagination when used as an adjective.
Synonyms
  • Walker
  • Foot traveler
  • Commonplace
  • Ordinary