Footpath

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Footpath

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FOOT-path  /ˈfʊtpɑːθ/

Definition

A narrow path or track for pedestrians, especially one in the countryside or across fields; a paved area for walking beside a road.

Plain meaning

A footpath is a path for walking — either a rural track through countryside or fields, or the paved walkway beside a road.

Register

Neutral and everyday. Standard in countryside, legal, and planning contexts.