pedestrian
word
Definition
A pedestrian is a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go. It can also mean something ordinary or not interesting (formal use).
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for people walking in cities or roads ('pedestrian crossing', 'pedestrian zone'). As an adjective, it means dull or unremarkable, usually in formal writing or critiques. Don't confuse with 'pedestrian' as a vehicle operator—it always means a walker.
Example Sentences
A pedestrian must look both ways before crossing the street.
basic
The city built a new bridge for pedestrians.
basic
Cars must stop when a pedestrian is at the crosswalk.
basic
There were hardly any pedestrians on the street after midnight.
natural
That movie was really pedestrian—I expected something more exciting.
natural
They turned the main road into a pedestrian zone on weekends.
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