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pedestrian

Pronunciation: [pəˈdɛstrɪən]

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Learn how to use pedestrian in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a person who is walking, especially in a city or on a road. When you see people moving on foot while others are driving, those people are pedestrians.

Example

The park has a special path for pedestrians to walk safely.

Example

There were no pedestrians on the street because it was very early in the morning.

Example

How many pedestrians do you see crossing the road?

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) something that is dull or ordinary, lacking excitement. If something is pedestrian, it’s very normal and not interesting or special at all.

Example

Her presentation was clear, even if its topic was quite pedestrian.

Example

The book was so pedestrian that I couldn't finish it.

Example

Do you think this movie is pedestrian or exciting?

How to pronounce pedestrian

Pronunciation: [pəˈdɛstrɪən]

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