foot traffic

noun

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

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Despite the improvements, the center has continued to struggle with high vacancy rates and weak foot traffic. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 Abdi notes that performing routine grass maintenance, such as mowing, fertilizing, and watering, may increase foot traffic around the tree and can compact the soil. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Nov. 2026 As yet, there’s been no notable financial impact from recent protests in France and elsewhere, despite some slower foot traffic and temporary store closures in certain neighborhoods, executives added. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Some light foot traffic may not cause much damage; however, lots of walking or driving and parking on your lawn may produce bigger problems. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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