foot traffic

noun

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

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For instance, a local coffee shop adjacent to a major federal government office might have experienced substantially less foot traffic during the shutdown, which ultimately cut into its profits, worsening as the shutdown dragged on into November. Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025 New menu items often boost foot traffic and generate revenue. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 Sultan said foot traffic at his stores fell 8% to 10% in early November after SNAP funding ceased. Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025 Despite the store’s landmark status and high foot traffic location, Bosco said only about 25 to 30 percent of its clientele are tourists. James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025 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 20 Nov. 2025.

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