English · Word Candidate

pedestrian

/pəˈdɛstɹiən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pedestrians

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or intended for those who are walking.

Adjective

Examples

pedestrian crossing

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

Adjective

Examples

His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

Noun

Examples

[…] how the troops came marching out for evening exercise under Captain Preston; how pedestrians and street urchins taunted them, shouting "Lobsters," "Bloody-backs," and flinging snow-balls, turnips, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pedestrian” mean?

Of or intended for those who are walking.

Is “pedestrian” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.