pedestrian
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pəˈdɛstrɪən/
KK: /pəˈdɛstrɪən/
adjective
Definition
Relating to people who walk, or something that is done on foot. It can also mean something that is ordinary or unremarkable.
Example
The city built a pedestrian bridge to make it safer for people to cross the busy street.
Conversation
I enjoyed our pedestrian walk through the park yesterday.
Me too! It was nice to just relax and chat while walking.
Yeah, sometimes a simple, pedestrian outing is the best way to unwind.
Absolutely! We should do it more often.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ordinary
common
dull
Antonyms
extraordinary
uncommon
exciting
noun
Definition
A person who is walking, especially in a city or town, rather than traveling in a vehicle.
Example
The city has built more sidewalks to make it safer for pedestrians.
Conversation
I saw a pedestrian almost get hit by a car today.
Oh no, that's scary! Was the driver paying attention?
I think they were distracted by their phone.
Root Explanation
Pedestrian → It is formed from "ped" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot) and "-ian" (meaning relating to or belonging to). The word "pedestrian" refers to someone who travels on foot, thus relating to foot travel.
Memory Tip
Think of 'ped' meaning foot, and remember that a pedestrian is someone who travels by foot.
Visually Confused Words
nonpedestrian
predestinarian
edestin
edestan
rupestrian
predestiny
predestine
palestrian