foot traffic

noun

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

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Facts + Comments Taco Bell’s foot traffic dropped off dramatically after the cyclosporiasis outbreak was initially linked to the restaurant chain’s lettuce supplier. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Already, the company uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to anonymously track foot traffic, sensors to measure staff response times, and point-of-sale gear to measure conversion rates. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Vendors and organizers reported lower foot traffic and decreased sales compared to typical Picklesburgh weekends, with some estimating that early sales were down significantly from previous years. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Altogether, this can result in grass that chronically yellows or turns brown and is far more vulnerable to heat, drought, and foot traffic. The Spruce, 20 July 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 Aug. 2026.

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