Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
passerby
noun
ˈpæsərˌbaɪ
Definition
A person who is walking by a place, especially in relation to someone else’s activity or event.
Examples
- The passerby stopped to help the elderly man cross the street.
- She noticed a passerby looking at the artwork displayed in the window.
- A passerby reported the accident to the police.
Meaning
A passerby is someone who happens to be in a location, typically walking past a specific point or area.
Synonyms
- bystander
- onlooker
- walker
- pedestrian
