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
