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What is the difference between footpath and sidewalk?

footpath | sidewalk |

Sidewalk is a synonym of footpath.



As nouns the difference between footpath and sidewalk

is that footpath is a path for pedestrians while sidewalk is a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement UK or footpath Australia; by extension, any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.

footpath

English

Noun

(wikipedia footpath) (en noun)
  • A path for pedestrians.

    • Synonyms

    * (path for pedestrians)

    sidewalk

    English

    (wikipedia sidewalk)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia); by extension, any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.
    • Synonyms
    * (paved footpath)

    See also

    * roadway and verge