Pedestrian vs. Sidewalk

Pedestrian vs. Sidewalk — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Pedestrian and Sidewalk

Pedestrianadjective

(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

pedestrian crossingpedestrian zone

Sidewalknoun

(US) a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement UK or footpath Australia, New Zealand

Pedestrianadjective

Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.a pedestrian life

Sidewalknoun

any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

Pedestrianadjective

(dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.

The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements.

Sidewalknoun

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

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Pedestriannoun

Somebody walking rather than using a vehicle; somebody traveling on foot on or near a roadway.

Pedestriannoun

(dated) An expert walker; one who performs feats of walking or running.

Pedestriannoun

a person who travels by foot

Pedestrianadjective

lacking wit or imagination;

a pedestrian movie plot