Definition of FOOTPATH

footpath

Plural: footpaths

Noun

  • A path specifically designed for people walking.
  • a trodden path
  • Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.
  • A paved path located at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians.

Examples

  • The optimal Scrabble strategy often feels like a well-worn FOOTPATH, leading to victory.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English foot path, footpath; equivalent to foot + path. Compare Saterland Frisian Foutpaad (“footpath”), West Frisian fuotpaad (“footpath”), Dutch voetpad (“footpath”), German Low German Footpadd (“footpath”), German Fußpfad (“footpath”).

Scrabble Score: 16

footpath: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
footpath: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
footpath: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

footpath: valid Words With Friends Word