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footpath

noun foot·path \ˈfu̇t-ˌpath, -ˌpäth\

: a narrow path that people walk on

Full Definition of FOOTPATH

: a narrow path for pedestrians

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First Known Use of FOOTPATH

1526

Related to FOOTPATH

Synonyms: trail, path, pathway, trace, track

Rhymes with FOOTPATH

base path, birdbath, bloodbath, bypath, flight path, footbath, glide path, half bath, new math, stop bath, sunbath, towpath, warpath

FOOTPATH Defined for Kids

footpath

noun foot·path \ˈfu̇t-ˌpath, -ˌpäth\

Definition of FOOTPATH for Kids

: a path for walkers

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