Words / A2

FUTP-ahth/ˈfʊtpɑːθ/

A footpath is a path for walkers, not cars: a public footpath, follow the footpath, a coastal footpath. Pavement (British) is the raised path beside a road; sidewalk is American. A trail or track can be rougher. Path is the general word. Do not walk in the cycle lane if signs say footpath only.

Meaning

A path for people walking, not for cars.

Examples

• “Follow the footpath along the river.”
• “The footpath to the harbour starts behind the shop.”
• “Keep to the footpath — the field is private.”

Good to know

a public footpath / follow the footpath. Beside a road (British): pavement. US: sidewalk.

Near in meaning

path

New