pedestrian

1 of 2

adjective

pe·des·tri·an pə-ˈde-strē-ən How to pronounce pedestrian (audio)

: commonplace, unimaginative

his sentences and phrases are too often pedestrian, commonplace, and flat—

The Times Literary Supplement (London)

: going or performed on foot

pedestrian traffic

a pedestrian tour of the village

: of, relating to, or designed for walking

a pedestrian mall

a pedestrian bridge

pedestrian

2 of 2

noun

: a person going on foot : walker

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How Should You Use pedestrian?

Most of us know pedestrian as a noun meaning someone who travels on foot. But the adjective sense of pedestrian as defined here is actually its original meaning. To be pedestrian was to be drab or dull, as if plodding along on foot rather than speeding on horseback or by coach. Pedestrian is often used to describe a colorless or lifeless writing style, but it can also describe politicians, public tastes, personal qualities, or possessions. In comparison with the elaborate stage shows put on by today's rock artists, for instance, most of the stage presentations of 1960s rock stars seem pedestrian.

Example Sentences

Adjective He lived a pedestrian life, working at the paper mill and living in his trailer. pedestrian concerns like paying the bills and getting the kids to school on time Noun The car slid off the road and almost hit a group of pedestrians.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The eRV2 has a range of just 108 miles, which is even less than the e-RV’s rather pedestrian 125-mile range. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2023 By comparison, Voyager I, one of the fastest probes humans have ever deployed, travels at a relatively pedestrian 38,000 mph. —

Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2020 One morning in April, Pavel Golub, the owner of a mobile-phone-accessory shop in town, walked to the pedestrian bridge and joined a large crowd of people waiting for some kind of official announcement. —

Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023 Her accomplishments include securing funding for a pedestrian bridge over Route 50 in 2009 and shepherding through the construction of the Bailey’s Upper Elementary School inside a former office building. —

Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023 Additionally, a hike and bike trail with a pedestrian bridge will be installed along the top of the gabion wall as part of the Chisholm Trail expansion along Spring Creek. —

Dallas News, 22 Nov. 2022 Steam rose into freezing air off the Cumberland River as Kyle Elliott, 29, trudged above it on a pedestrian bridge, a guitar strapped on his back. —

Jamie Mcgee, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2022 The apartments would be above first-floor commercial spaces and would be wrapped around a 352-space parking garage connected by a pedestrian bridge to the nearby CTfastrak station. —

Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2022 The signal-callers themselves were largely pedestrian, as defense and field position determined the first three-plus quarters. —

Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2022

Noun

The pedestrian died before he could be taken to a hospital. —

Karen KucherFeb. 15, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023 This vehicle remained on scene, however, a second southbound vehicle ran over the pedestrian and continued driving. —

Kye Graves, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2023 However, the fire department described the pedestrian as an adult. —

Martin Weil, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023 The pedestrian staggers off camera, and Lowe waits at the corner for a few seconds before crossing the street. —

Nathan Solisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 The identity of the pedestrian had not been confirmed. —

Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2023 The pedestrian was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. —

Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023 This is the second pedestrian killed in a crash in New Haven this year, according to New Haven Sgt. —

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2023 The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and died from his injuries, police said. —

Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2023 See More

单词	pedestrian
释义	pedestrian 1 of 2 adjective pe·des·tri·an pə-ˈde-strē-ən 1 : commonplace, unimaginative his sentences and phrases are too often pedestrian, commonplace, and flat—The Times Literary Supplement (London) 2 a : going or performed on foot pedestrian traffic a pedestrian tour of the village b : of, relating to, or designed for walking a pedestrian mall a pedestrian bridge pedestrian 2 of 2 noun : a person going on foot : walker Did you know? How Should You Use pedestrian? Most of us know pedestrian as a noun meaning someone who travels on foot. But the adjective sense of pedestrian as defined here is actually its original meaning. To be pedestrian was to be drab or dull, as if plodding along on foot rather than speeding on horseback or by coach. Pedestrian is often used to describe a colorless or lifeless writing style, but it can also describe politicians, public tastes, personal qualities, or possessions. In comparison with the elaborate stage shows put on by today's rock artists, for instance, most of the stage presentations of 1960s rock stars seem pedestrian. Synonyms Adjective arid boring colorless drab dreary drudging dry dull dusty flat heavy ho-hum humdrum jading jejune leaden mind-numbing monochromatic monotonous numbing old ponderous slow stale stodgy stuffy stupid tame tedious tiresome tiring uninteresting wearisome weary wearying See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He lived a pedestrian life, working at the paper mill and living in his trailer. pedestrian concerns like paying the bills and getting the kids to school on time Noun The car slid off the road and almost hit a group of pedestrians. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The eRV2 has a range of just 108 miles, which is even less than the e-RV’s rather pedestrian 125-mile range. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2023 By comparison, Voyager I, one of the fastest probes humans have ever deployed, travels at a relatively pedestrian 38,000 mph. —Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2020 One morning in April, Pavel Golub, the owner of a mobile-phone-accessory shop in town, walked to the pedestrian bridge and joined a large crowd of people waiting for some kind of official announcement. —Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023 Her accomplishments include securing funding for a pedestrian bridge over Route 50 in 2009 and shepherding through the construction of the Bailey’s Upper Elementary School inside a former office building. —Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023 Additionally, a hike and bike trail with a pedestrian bridge will be installed along the top of the gabion wall as part of the Chisholm Trail expansion along Spring Creek. —Dallas News, 22 Nov. 2022 Steam rose into freezing air off the Cumberland River as Kyle Elliott, 29, trudged above it on a pedestrian bridge, a guitar strapped on his back. —Jamie Mcgee, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2022 The apartments would be above first-floor commercial spaces and would be wrapped around a 352-space parking garage connected by a pedestrian bridge to the nearby CTfastrak station. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2022 The signal-callers themselves were largely pedestrian, as defense and field position determined the first three-plus quarters. —Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2022 Noun The pedestrian died before he could be taken to a hospital. —Karen KucherFeb. 15, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2023 This vehicle remained on scene, however, a second southbound vehicle ran over the pedestrian and continued driving. —Kye Graves, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2023 However, the fire department described the pedestrian as an adult. —Martin Weil, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023 The pedestrian staggers off camera, and Lowe waits at the corner for a few seconds before crossing the street. —Nathan Solisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 The identity of the pedestrian had not been confirmed. —Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2023 The pedestrian was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. —Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023 This is the second pedestrian killed in a crash in New Haven this year, according to New Haven Sgt. —Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2023 The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and died from his injuries, police said. —Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Latin pedestr-, pedester, literally, going on foot, from ped-, pes foot — more at foot First Known Use Adjective 1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1770, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing pedestrian pedestrian crossing pedestrian/foot traffic pedestrian crossing pedestrian/foot traffic Kids Definition pedestrian 1 of 2 adjective pe·des·tri·an pə-ˈdes-trē-ən 1 : not interesting : ordinary 2 a : going on foot b : of, relating to, or designed for walking pedestrian traffic a pedestrian mall pedestrianism -trē-ə-ˌniz-əm noun pedestrian 2 of 2 noun : a person who is walking pedestrian 1 of 2 noun as in walker Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance walker ambler hiker tramper climber backpacker wanderer rambler mountaineer wayfarer perambulator roamer alpinist rover trekker pedestrian 2 of 2 adjective as in boring causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a TV detective show filled with pedestrian plots stolen from older and better series Synonyms & Similar Words boring slow stupid tiring dull weary old dusty wearying heavy uninteresting annoying irritating dry tiresome humdrum drab monochromatic monotonous ponderous leaden tedious tame ho-hum arid dreary flat stodgy jejune prosaic colorless wearisome pallid numbing unimaginative stale drudging uninspiring stuffy mind-numbing sterile unexciting unspectacular jading exhausting uneventful dullish pedantic gray barren spiritless unsensational blah prosy earthbound inanimate undramatic ordinary soggy irksome aseptic blank unrewarding debilitating common plodding bothersome suspenseless unexceptional vapid draining wearing lumbering grey discouraging dispiriting unnewsworthy commonplace pleasureless pokey fatiguing enervating palling demoralizing tepid cumbersome disheartening unsurprising longsome enfeebling poky Antonyms & Near Antonyms interesting involving sensational engaging spectacular intriguing wondrous astonishing surprising engrossing charming electrifying absorbing marvellous entertaining wonderful exciting riveting attractive amusing gripping marvelous breathtaking exhilarating thrilling inspiring astounding amazing stimulating fabulous awesome rousing diverting enchanting energizing enlivening poignant alluring stirring galvanizing beguiling touching moving animating entrancing fascinating enthralling attracting hair-raising bewitching invigorating spellbinding provocative rip-roaring captivating suspenseful tantalizing eye-opening arresting mesmerizing See More
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pedestrian

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