footpath

noun

foot·​path ˈfu̇t-ˌpath How to pronounce footpath (audio)
-ˌpäth
Synonyms of footpathnext
: a narrow path for pedestrians

Examples of footpath in a Sentence

a footpath winding through the garden found the footpath leading down into the valley
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Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 With no public footpath crossing the land, the secluded cove is accessible only from the estate itself or by boat—an unusual level of privacy for this stretch of coast. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 Now, almost two decades later, King Charles has finally inaugurated the footpath – 80% of which is open to the public, with the remainder set to be completed by the end of the year. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026 The neighborhood/area A sandy footpath takes you to Livadia Beach, which is blissfully free of sunbeds and beach bars (ask the staff to loan you an umbrella and pack you a picnic). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footpath

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footpath was in the 15th century

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“Footpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/footpath. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

footpath

noun
foot·​path -ˌpath How to pronounce footpath (audio)
-ˌpȧth
: a narrow path for pedestrians

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