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Definition of footway

footway

/ˈfʊt.weɪ/
foot · way
Plural:footways
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• noun

1

A path, walkway, or pavement designated specifically for pedestrians, especially one running alongside a road.

Example

"The municipal council voted to widen the narrow footway along the main road to improve pedestrian safety."

2

A series of ladders or steps constructed inside a mine shaft to allow miners to ascend and descend on foot.

Example

"When the mechanical hoist failed, the crew had to climb out of the deep shaft using the emergency timber footway."

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• Nearby Words

footsore
footstep
footstool
footway
footwear
footweary
footwell

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footway
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