footpath

noun

foot·​path ˈfu̇t-ˌpath 

-ˌpäth

: a narrow path for pedestrians

Synonyms of footpath

• trail
• path
• pathway

Examples of footpath in a Sentence

a footpath winding through the garden

found the footpath leading down into the valley

Recent Examples on the Web

The footpath takes walkers past gorgeous Nantucket homes and offers exceptional views of the ocean. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

In a first-floor unit that overlooks a gravel footpath and a small wetland area, 22-year-old Margaret Klamaitha kneels on the floor, cutting and fitting bathroom tiles. — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026

According to the National Park Service, the footpaths through the forested ridgetops of Pennsylvania are among the most popular. — Idra Novey, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Meanwhile, my job is to stand guard on the other side of the footpath. — Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for footpath

• bloodbath
• towpath
• warpath
• aftermath
• multipath
• psychopath
• hath
• lath
• math
• path
• rath
• spath

Kids Definition

footpath

noun

foot·​path -ˌpath 

-ˌpȧth

: a narrow path for pedestrians