foot traffic

noun

: people walking : pedestrian activity
an area that gets a lot of foot traffic

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With sedge plants, the rhizomes create a tough mat just below ground level that resists foot traffic. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026 The city is partnering with The Fax Partnership and Mile High United Way to distribute the grants, which are meant to help offset losses tied to reduced access, parking challenges, and decreased foot traffic. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Weekends tend to bring heavier foot traffic and shelves that are often picked over. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 Loayza recommends this ground cover for pathways and any areas that have heavy foot traffic. Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foot traffic

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“Foot traffic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foot%20traffic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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