Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

passerby

noun

/ˈpæsərˌbaɪ/

Definition

A person who is walking by a place, especially in the context of someone who is not a part of a particular event or gathering.

Examples

The kind passerby stopped to help the injured dog.
As the parade went on, many passerby stopped to watch the festivities.
Noticing the old photograph, a passerby shared a story about the park’s history.

Meaning

A passerby is an individual who happens to be passing a location, often a street or public area, without any specific intention to stop or partake in what is occurring nearby.