Synonyms for

Pedestrians

Verb / pʌˈdestri:ʌnz / Another word for pedestrians — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pedestrians are people who are walking along a road or street.

Synonyms & similar words

pedestrian walker footer walkers strollers hikers ramblers trekkers travelers wayfarers pilgrims trekkies perambulators ambulators pedestrians passersby browsers spectators onlookers observers watchers

Synonyms by register

Formal

foot travelers wayfarers walkers

Informal

folks on foot walkers

Literary

wayfarers travelers on foot

Antonyms

drivers motorists cyclists passengers riders vehicles

Common collocations

  • crossing the street
  • jaywalking pedestrians
  • pedestrians only
  • pedestrians and cyclists
  • pedestrians on sidewalks
  • pedestrians crossing
  • pedestrians in the road

Word family

noun pedestrian
adjective pedestrian

Usage note

While 'pedestrian' can be used as an adjective meaning 'ordinary' or 'unimaginative', its primary meaning refers to people walking. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The pedestrians waited for the traffic light to turn green before crossing the street.
  2. The sidewalk was filled with pedestrians walking to their destinations.
  3. The driver had to slow down to avoid hitting the pedestrians crossing the road.
  4. The park was full of pedestrians enjoying a leisurely stroll.
  5. The city installed more crosswalks to make it safer for pedestrians to cross the street.

Quotes

  • The pedestrian is the most important element in the design of a street. - Enrique Penalosa
  • A pedestrian is someone who thought there were a couple of gallons left in the tank. - Anonymous
  • The pedestrian has only one right - to not be run over by a car. - Robert Moses

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