foot·path

[foot-path, -pahth]
noun, plural foot·paths [foot-pathz, -pahthz, -paths, -pahths] .
1.
a path for people going on foot.
2.
British, footway ( def 2 ).

Origin:
1520–30; foot + path

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footpath (ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a narrow path for walkers only
2.  chiefly (Brit), (Austral), (NZ) another word for pavement

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Example sentences
After a swim in the hotel pool, venture across the lighted footpath to enjoy
  the view of natural marshlands on the bay.
Bathers must walk upstream about a half mile from the parking area to the place
  where the footpath reaches the river.
Tourists can rest on the benches that are located along the footpath.
Walk along the footpath and experience the mystery and power of this effigy.
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