pedestrian

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of or intended for those who are walking.

   • pedestrian crossing
   • pedestrian zone
   • The piezoelectric pedestrian tubeways depicted for Shanghai 2121 will provide all-weather pedestrian transportation citywide.
2. 2

   Ordinary, dull

   Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

   • His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.
   • a pedestrian life
   • England were hugely impressive in the first half in particular, when their supporters inside this magnificent bowl at Stade Velodrome roared their approval as Russia were pressed into submission and made to look pedestrian.
3. 3

   Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.

   • The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements.
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   1. 4

      A walker

      A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

      • […] how the troops came marching out for evening exercise under Captain Preston; how pedestrians and street urchins taunted them, shouting "Lobsters," "Bloody-backs," and flinging snow-balls, turnips, […]
   2. 5

      An expert or professional walker or runner

      An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

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